The proposed new strategy would be built on four pillars. The 2010 strategic concept active engagement, modern defence is a very clear and resolute statement on nato s values and strategic objectives for the next decade. Nato strategic concept 1999 the alliances strategic concept was approved by the heads of state and government participating in the meeting of the north atlantic council, washington d. By marko papic twentyeight heads of state of the north atlantic treaty organization nato will meet in lisbon on nov. Read more about can nato be saved from strategic obscurity.
This strategic concept will guide the next phase in natos evolution, so that it continues to be effective in a changing world, against. This collection of primary sources and analysis is made available to provide those interested in the development of a new strategic concept for nato with a single point. It also identifies the central features of the new security environment, specifies the elements of the alliances approach to security and provides guidelines for the adaptation of its military forces. On april 12, 2011, the nato council of canada ncc hosted its annual spring conference at the university of toronto. Nato ten years after the alliances strategic concept 1999 it has often been stated that nato needs a new strategic concept, because the security environment has changed. It will replace the strategic concept of april 1999 and is to be agreed by alliance heads of state and government at their next summit meeting at lisbon in november 2010. Official texts nato 2010 strategic concept nato libguides at. Nato, nuclear weapons and the new strategic concept. Natos new strategic concept was adopted at the lisbon summit on november 20th, 2010. However, the earliest option for tasking nato with initiating a new strategy debate would be the socalled mini summit in may 2017. Natos new strategic concept research papers academia. The dominant issue will be the adoption of natos new strategic concept, the firs t of the new millennium. The opinions expressed in this article are solely the authors, and do not represent those of the nato council of canada. In july 2009, with a view to releasing a new strategic concept for the north atlantic treaty organization nato at the alliances summit to be held in portugal in late 2010,the secretary general of nato tasked a group of experts, headed by former us secretary of state madeleine albright,with addressing.
Five markers of success sally mcnamara on november 19, nato leaders will meet in lisbon for a formal headsofstate summit. Active engagement, modern defense the long awaited new strategic concept, launching what has been termed nato 3. The strategic concept is an official document that outlines natos enduring purpose and nature, and its fundamental security tasks. This strategic concept will guide the next phase in nato s evolution, so that it continues to be effective in a changing world, against new threats, with new capabilities and new partners. This also includes adapting the strategic foundations of the atlantic alliance and its core strategic documents to the respective political. I want to thank my good friends, janusz reiter and gienek smolar, for the invitation and to congratulate the center, which plays an important role in warsaws intellectual life. It comes at a precarious time for the alliance, as nato. Lisbon summit to take stock of the new strategic concept and nato more. This will be natos third strategic concept since the cold war ended. Therefore, the notion of terrorism must be revised in order to make it more co. Strategic concept for the defence and security of the. In particular, it assumes both the completion of the planned withdrawal of soviet military forces from central and eastern europe and the full implementation by all parties of the 1990 cfe treaty.
At its lisbon summit november 2010, nato has adopted its strategic concept. Some of the new dynamics were dealing with were beginning to appear in 1999 when nato last revised its strategic concept. Is the 2010 strategic concept still fit for purpose. The nato defense college research division publication. Nato is slated to adopt a new strategic concept in november, a document that will serve as a guide for the alliance in what might be called the postpost cold war world. Towards missile defence, cooperation with russia and a nuclear. Natos new strategic concept must consolidate the gains that weve made and reflect the new nature and origins of the threats we face today. This strategic concept will guide the next phase in natos evolution, so that it continues to be effective in a changing world, against new.
The italian government and natos new strategic concept. The international conference nato and the new strategic concept. Strengthening the natorussia council nrc should be another goal, this time with a view to moving beyond 5 nato 2020. Implications for a transforming army by maj leland a. The new strategic concept adopted today by nato represents one step forward and a half step backward for the alliances nuclear weapons policy the forwardleaning part of the nuclear policy pledges to actively try to create the conditions for further reducing the number of and reliance on nuclear weapons, recommits to the ultimate. Nato builds coalitions for conflict on multiple fronts. The alliance is divided, however, particularly over the issue of how to handle russias renewed strength.
The evolution of the strategic concept, the north atlantic treaty organization s nato blueprint for its approach to the global security environment, has undergone substantial change during the last ten years. Taking stock of natos new strategic concept jens ringsmose and sten rynning on 19 november 2010 nato formally agreed to adopt a new strategic concept. The definition of the territories to which article 5 applies was revised by article 2 of the protocol to the north atlantic treaty on the accession of. Natos new strategic concept the web site cannot be found. Adaptation they are driving many nato allies now argue in favour of developing a new, updated strategic concept relevant to the essential challenges and changes in the security landscape. The new strategic framework this is not the time to settle for modest adjustments. Nato strategic concept 2010 journal of information warfare. The size and geographic location of italy make it a country whose primary security interests are regional. Nato new strategic concept, romanian approachis a book and a study that offers some guidelines, debates proceeding, positions and arguments for the future romanian mandate in the debate regarding the future strategic concept, but also some ideas to the group of experts of the secretary general for drafting the strategic concept. Nevertheless, actual implementation of this ambitious agenda depends on the ability to address deeply rooted internal problems such as increasing gap between the us and europe, which will require a favourable international environment. The framework for a partnership was laid down in the 1997 founding act on mutual relations, cooperation and security, and a couple of years. It replaces the precedent strategic concept adopted at the nato summit in washington dc, in april 1999, at the time of the crisis in kosovo. Acknowlegements natos strategic concept a canadian perspective. Nato 2010 strategic concept nato libguides at nato.
Natos new strategic concept is a document of conservatism in nuclear matters. Romanias priorities report of the proceedings the centre for conflict prevention and early warning organized friday the 23rd of october, in the constantin stere hall of the parliament palace in bucharest the international conference nato and the new strategic concept. At the nato strategic concept conference ambassador lee feinstein march 15, 2010 royal castle, warsaw it is a privilege to be a member of this distinguished panel. There will be a requirement of technological update against any forms of asymmetrical threats that includes electronic attacks. A bibliography on the nato new strategic concept elaborated by the nato librarians and closed by 16 dec 2010 which reflects the discussion before adoption of the concept. Documenti iai 1012 the italian government and natos new strategic concept regional vs. An alliance that was once united in the face of a monolithic threat was. Analysis and recommendations of the group of experts on a new strategic concept for. In april of 2009, allied memberstates agreed to a renewed strategic concept to be presented in 2010. View natos new strategic concept research papers on academia. To read the new strategic concept for the defence and security of the members of the north atlantic treaty organization, please click on the link below. The north atlantic treaty organisation nato is evolving, both militarily and politically. It reconfirms the bond between our nations to defend one another against attack, including against new threats to the safety of our citizens.
Massimo panizzi, ims public affairs and strategic communications advisor 16 sept. This libguide is intended to provide a few starting points to assist you with your research on issues related to natos new strategic concept. After a long, tightly scheduled and generally speaking fairly transparent process the nato family endorsed an updated understanding of what the core purpose of the. The onset of the global economic downturn heralded a signi. The protests took place largely without incident as did the summit itself read more in the attached pdf. The new strategic concept looks forward to a security environment in which the positive changes referred to above have come to fruition.
A central function of the new strategic concept was therefore to lift the taboo from securityrelated political consultations among allies. With the possibility to also have access to the documents. This new strategic concept will guide the alliance as it pursues this agenda. The north atlantic treaty organization exists because its members are determined to safeguard the freedom, common heritage and civilization of their peoples, founded on the principles of democracy,individual liberty and the rule of law. Nato adopts new strategic concept lisbon, 19 november 2010 at their summit meeting in lisbon, nato leaders adopted a new strategic concept that will serve as the alliances roadmap for the next ten years and that reconfirms the commitment to defend one another against attack as the bedrock of euroatlantic security. Collective defence, crisis management and cooperative security are the alliances essential core tasks in todays transformed security environment, an environment the alliance is equipping itself for both politically and militarily.
Taking stock of nato s new strategic concept jens ringsmose and sten rynning on 19 november 2010 nato formally agreed to adopt a new strategic concept. The new strategic concept modernized nato and demonstrated solidarity about the main tasks of the alliance. Natos new strategic concept and peripheral contingencies. It expresses nato s enduring purpose and nature and its fundamental security tasks, identifies the central features of the new security environment, specifies the elements of the alliances broad approach to security, and provides guidelines for the further adaptation. In preparation for the alliances new strategic concept that will be adopted at the lisbon summit, nato looks back at the history of its strategic concepts. Unless stated otherwise, they are taken from the 2009 edition of the military balance. After the end of the cold war and the fall of the berlin wall, nato was confronted with an existential dilemma. The document serves as the mission statement of the alliance. One of the core reasons that have made nato the most successful security alliance in recent history is its ability to adapt to a changed political environment.