ABOUT THE MILITARY COMMITTEE (MC)
|
|
- Aubrie York
- 6 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 ABOUT THE MILITARY COMMITTEE (MC) The Military Committee (MC) is the senior military authority in NATO and the oldest permanent body in NATO after the North Atlantic Council, both having been formed months after the Alliance came into being. It is the primary source of military advice to NATO s civilian decision-making bodies the North Atlantic Council and the Nuclear Planning Group.Its advice is sought prior to any authorization for military action and, consequently represents an essential link between the political decision-making process and the military structure of NATO. 1. Smart Defense 2. Evaluation of KFOR 3. Development of VJTF TOPIC A: SMART DEFENCE INITIATIVE The Smart Defence Initiative is a project developed by NATO after the 2008 economic crisis to address the decrease in military spending and in funding contributions of member states given the austerity adopted by governments. In time of recession, many leaders don t have the political will or public support to maintain defense spending at their previous levels. Given these reductions, NATO had to take proactive and adaptive measures to maintain its capabilities and the abilities to fulfill its mandate. This initiative is aimed directly at establishing a more equitable sharing of the defense burden and to reduce the overreliance of member states on the United States capabilities. It encourages member states to increase their cooperation in military procurement, where they are encouraged to work together to develop, acquire, operate and maintain military capabilities ( ) required to achieve the goals of NATO
2 Forces 2020 : modern, tightly connected forces that are properly equipped, trained, exercised and led. That means harmonizing requirements, pooling and sharing capabilities, setting priorities and coordinating efforts better. 1 Concretely, they are expected to develop specific capabilities in collaboration with other states in order to address specific needs of the alliance, such as air-to-air refueling capabilities, support ships or ISTAR capabilities. By doing so, there is a specialization of capabilities and all states don t need to maintain all of these capabilities as everyone is responsible for a distinct specialization. It is consequently more cost-effective and improves the resources available for NATO operations. The basis of this project is that states will specialize themselves in areas in which they are the most efficient and will prioritize their procurement resources towards this specific field. NATO is acting as an intermediary, coordinating among nations to assist them and to ensure that capabilities are maintained at an acceptable level to fulfill the roles of the alliance. This initiative also includes the facilitation of joint procurement between states to share the burden of equipment that is significantly costly to produce and maintain. At the Chicago Summit in 2012, it was agreed to adopt the Smart Defence Initiative, and numerous projects have since been developed in order to fulfill the mandate of this initiative. However, Smart Defence Initiative has been criticized as it is perceived by some as a threat to the sovereignty and defense autonomy of the state given the overdependence on the alliance for defense introduced by the development of specific capabilities, while neglecting others. Furthermore, given the limitations on force employment imposed by the engagement rules defined by national legislations in conflicts, some essential capabilities for NATO could not be used or could face restrictions within operations. As an example, some countries refuse to fly at night, while others might even refuse to participate at all in a specific operation given their domestic constraints. How can NATO develop effective mechanisms to generate cooperation and effective state specialization while addressing the concerns of defence autonomy and domestic constraints? In which further capabilities, does your country is ready to invest? Further Reading: Aronsson, L., O Donnell, M., Conference Report. In: Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Smart Defence and the Future of NATO: Can the Alliance Meet the Challenges of the Twenty-First Century? Chicago, Illinois March Chicago: Chicago Council on Global Affairs. 1 NATO Website.
3 Huso, R., A Strategic Challenge: Building Capabilities in an Age of Austerity. Allied Command Transformation. Major, C., Mölling, C., Valasek., T., Smart but too Cautious: How NATO can Improve its Fight Against Austerity, Centre for European Reform. TOPIC B: EVALUATION OF KFOR Resolution 1244 of the United Nations Security Council created the NATO-led Kosovo Force on June 10, 1999, with the mandate to contribute to maintaining peace and security in Kosovo amidst conflict and civil and political breakdown. Its mandate is also derived from the Military-Technical Agreement between NATO and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Serbia. As a Chapter VII intervention (of the UN Charter), KFOR is a peace enforcement operation. After the breakup of the Former Yugoslavia, Albanian leaders declared independence from Serbia, only to be met with violent and brutal repression by Serbian forces, led by Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic, and were faced with little international recognition for the newly declared independent Republic of Kosovo. In 1992, Ibrahim Rugova was named president of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), an Albanian political organization, and Albanians elected their own parliament to strengthen their own independence. Although the LDK operated peacefully, with its political, economic and social institutions working alongside those of the Serbian government, dissatisfaction with the government by both Kosovar Albanians and Serbians led to violence, leading to a full scale war in 1996, as the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) clashed with Serbian forces. Later in the ICTY Milosevic stood trial for war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity against the Kosovar Albanians (as well as against civilians in Bosnia and Croatia). KFOR deployed into Kosovo on June 12, 1999 to complete an air campaign, and with the primary goals of demilitarizing the KLA and expulsion of Serbian forces, who were committing humanitarian atrocities, from the region. While the latter was accomplished in 1999, and was followed by relative peace and stability, in 2004 renewed violence broke out between the Albanians and Serbs. The 2004 Istanbul Summit reaffirmed KFOR s, and NATO s necessity in Kosovo: to create a secure, stable, multi-ethnic Kosovo. In 2007, the Ahtisaari Proposal, created by a year of UN negotiations, was rejected by Serbia and accepted by Kosovo, leading to a further stalemate on peace talks between the two states. At the Bucharest Summit in 2008, NATO leaders agreed that KFOR would remain to work with Kosovar and Serbian authorities and would facilitate cooperation between the UN, EU and other relevant international actors necessary in creating and sustaining a peaceful situation.
4 The situation in Kosovo since this time has improved significantly (indicated by events such as elections and the protection of cultural and heritage sites), with KFOR s presence becoming more for deterrence. While peace is not yet stable, troops have been reduced from 50,000 at the start of KFOR s mission to the current number of 5,000. Some of the main tasks of KFOR have included: assistance with the return of displaced persons; reconstruction and de-mining; medical assistance; providing security and public order; ensuring border security; and supporting the establishment of public institutions and judicial systems. Its military tasks have included assisting the standing down of the Kosovo Protection Corps (KPC) and creating the Kosovo Security Force (KSF). The 2014 Wales Summit Declaration commended KFOR s successes over the last 15 years. However, since 1999, significant improvements in Kosovo s security situation, including political, social and economic advancements, have called into question the necessity of maintaining a NATO military presence, even if it is for deterrence. In evaluating KFOR s mandate in the present, is there still a need for NATO military presence in the region? How has KFOR contributed to the peace situation in Kosovo, and is their continued presence necessary for its sustainability? In addition to dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, how can NATO ensure it is not providing a crutch, and thereby hindering, the region from creating its own sustainable peace solution? Further Reading: NATO s role in Kosovo (NATO): History: KFOR Deployment (NATO): NATO marks fifteen years of providing security in Kosovo (NATO): Wales Summit Declaration (NATO): UNSC Resolution 1244 (UN): TOPIC C: DEVELOPMENT OF A VERY HIGH READINESS TASK FORCE (VJTF) The 2014 Wales Summit Declaration noted the need for NATO to be able to respond swiftly and firmly to new security challenges outlined in the NATO Readiness Action
5 Plan. The threats identified include responding to Russia s challenges and implications of action and emerging threats in the Middle East and North Africa; the plan includes measures such as strengthening crisis management capabilities and NATO s collective defence. The Declaration further noted that these changes would be possible by modernizing the NATO Response Force (NRF) and creating force packages with the ability to move rapidly and respond quickly to high-level threats and challenges. Currently, the NRF is comprised of a command and control element from the NATO Command Structure; the Immediate Response Force (joint force of approximately 13,000 high-readiness troops) and a Response Forces Pool to supplement forces when needed. The creation of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), conceptualized in the midst of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, is part of this plan. It is envisioned as a new Allied joint force that is able to deploy within days to respond to rapidly emerging security threats, particularly at the periphery of NATO s territory. Additionally, the VJTF should include land, maritime, air and special operations forces, with their capabilities testable through short-notice response exercise. NATO also hopes to create a command and control presence within eastern Allied members, with troop contributions being fulfilled on a rotational basis. To create a prepared and adaptable VJTF, NATO hopes to train troops, develop critical infrastructure, and procure supplies, bases, weapons and other equipment from Member States. Finally, the VJTF should be able to conduct a full range of NATO missions, from land to naval. It is important to note that the VJTF would be an enhancement of the NRF, which can only be used when an issue is referred to the North Atlantic Council and a consensus vote decides to deploy NRF forces. As well, while many individual parts of VJTF s composition have been discussed, particularly in the Wales Summit Declaration, much of its composition is still undecided. As well, sceptics of VJTF believe that the VJTF may be overly confrontational towards Eastern Europe and Russia in particular, especially as it was envisioned during the Ukraine crisis. Additionally, as of September, the UK was the only country to commit personnel to the VJTF, even though NATO leaders promised to commit to spending 2% of their GDP on defence something that has long been ignored. While there has been significant praise for VJTF, details still need to be worked out, and the commitments of Member States must be solidified to ensure the Task Force is sustainable and actionable in terms of funding, troops and political support. The Military Committee is being tasked with articulating the development plans for the VJTF. How can the mandate of VJTF be harmonized with that of NRF to ensure there is no overlap of command? How will the VJTF prioritize competing and simultaneous security threats? How will intelligence be shared with the VJTF?
6 What are the minimum contributions for Member States? What will the command and control structure look like? Where will strategic bases for VJTF be placed? How will VJTF interact with national and other military forces in conflicts? Further Reading: Wales Summit Declaration (NATO): NATO Response Force (NATO): An Evaluation of the Wales Summit: NATO builds coalitions for conflict on multiple fronts (Ian Davis and Nigel Chamerlain): _the_wales_summit_final.pdf
Wales Summit Declaration
Wales Summit Declaration Issued by the Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Wales Press Release (2014) 120 Issued on 05 Sep. 2014 Last updated: 16
More informationInternational Conference Smart Defence (Tiranë, 27 April 2012) The concept of Smart Defense (Intelligence) in the context of Kosovo
Prof.asoc. dr. Bejtush GASHI MKSF Deputy Minister International Conference Smart Defense Innovative Approach in facing the present security challenges, (Tirana International Hotel, 27 April 2012) International
More informationLetter dated 4 October 2010 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council
United Nations S/2010/510 Security Council Distr.: General 5 October 2010 Original: English Letter dated 4 October 2010 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council Pursuant
More informationSACT s remarks to UN ambassadors and military advisors from NATO countries. New York City, 18 Apr 2018
NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION SUPREME ALLIED COMMANDER TRANSFORMATION SACT s remarks to UN ambassadors and military advisors from NATO countries New York City, 18 Apr 2018 Général d armée aérienne
More informationNATO MEASURES ON ISSUES RELATING TO THE LINKAGE BETWEEN THE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM AND THE PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
NATO MEASURES ON ISSUES RELATING TO THE LINKAGE BETWEEN THE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM AND THE PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION Executive Summary Proliferation of WMD NATO s 2009 Comprehensive
More informationTHE MILITARY STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA
APPROVED by the order No. V-252 of the Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Lithuania, 17 March 2016 THE MILITARY STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS I CHAPTER. General
More informationZagreb Charter. on Lifelong Entrepreneurial Learning: A Keystone for Competitiveness, Smart and Inclusive Growth and Jobs in the SEECP Participants
Zagreb Charter on Lifelong Entrepreneurial Learning: A Keystone for Competitiveness, Smart and Inclusive Growth and Jobs in the SEECP Participants Zagreb, 2 December 2016 1 Preamble We, the representatives
More informationALLIANCE MARITIME STRATEGY
ALLIANCE MARITIME STRATEGY I. INTRODUCTION 1. The evolving international situation of the 21 st century heralds new levels of interdependence between states, international organisations and non-governmental
More informationFORWARD, READY, NOW!
FORWARD, READY, NOW! The United States Air Force (USAF) is the World s Greatest Air Force Powered by Airmen, Fueled by Innovation. USAFE-AFAFRICA is America s forward-based combat airpower, delivering
More informationOn 21 November, Ukraine
Reforming Ukraine s Armed Forces while Facing Russia s Aggression: the Triple Five Strategy Stepan Poltorak Four years after Ukraine s Euromaidan Revolution and Russia s subsequent invasion, Minister of
More informationWales Summit Declaration
Wales Summit Declaration Issued by the Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Wales Press Release (2014) 120 Issued on 05 Sep. 2014 Last updated: 05
More informationEvolution of UN-NATO Post-Cold War Relations. Evolution of AU-NATO Relations Since 2005
NATO s Cooperation with other International Organizations: UN and AU in Perspective CIOR Geopolitical Seminar 5 February 2014 Dr. Brooke SMITH-WINDSOR, NATO Defense College Agenda Evolution of UN-NATO
More informationRestructuring and Modernization of the Romanian Armed Forces for Euro-Atlantic Integration Capt.assist. Aurelian RAŢIU
Restructuring and Modernization of the Romanian Armed Forces for Euro-Atlantic Integration Capt.assist. Aurelian RAŢIU Contemporary society gives us the image of fluid systems, surprisingly changing sometimes,
More informationThe NATO Summit at Bucharest, 2008
Order Code RS22847 Updated May 5, 2008 Summary The NATO Summit at Bucharest, 2008 Paul Gallis Specialist in European Affairs Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division NATO held a summit in Bucharest,
More informationSUMMARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE PROGRAM GUIDELINES. for FY 2011 and beyond
(Provisional Translation) SUMMARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE PROGRAM GUIDELINES for FY 2011 and beyond Approved by the Security Council and the Cabinet on December 17, 2010 I. NDPG s Objective II. Basic Principles
More informationInterpreter Training in the Western Armed Forces. Dr Eleni Markou Imperial College London & University of Westminster
Interpreter Training in the Western Armed Forces Dr Eleni Markou Imperial College London & University of Westminster 1 Overview This presentation looks at: The post cold-war political scene and its impact
More informationTHE WHITE HOUSE. Office of the Press Secretary. For Immediate Release December 5, 2016
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 5, 2016 TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF
More informationMoldova. NATO s essential purpose is to safeguard the freedom and security of. Cooperation with the Republic of
Backgrounder Cooperation with the Republic of Moldova NATO s essential purpose is to safeguard the freedom and security of its members through political and military means. POLITICAL - NATO promotes democratic
More informationThe Kosovo Foundation for Open Society (KFOS) is inviting applications from qualified researchers for participation in its new project:
The Kosovo Foundation for Open Society (KFOS) is inviting applications from qualified researchers for participation in its new project: Building knowledge of new statehood in Southeast Europe: Understanding
More informationNATO s Special Meeting in Brussels Addressing Current Priorities and Restating Core Values
NDC Research Report Research Division NATO Defense College 02/17 June 2017 NATO s Special Meeting in Brussels Addressing Current Priorities and Restating Core Values Alessandra Giada Dibenedetto 1 On 25
More informationStrong. Secure. Engaged: Canada s New Defence Policy
Strong. Secure. Engaged: Canada s New Defence Policy Putting People First Long-term Capability Investments Spending Growth and Financial Transparency Bold New Vision 2 Putting People First People are the
More informationIssue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web
Order Code IB10027 Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Kosovo and Macedonia: U.S. and Allied Military Operations Updated January 7, 2003 Steve Bowman Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade
More informationBerlin, 18 March (24 min)
SACT INTERVENTION AT THE FUTURE FORUM BERLIN Berlin, 18 March 2014 NATO s Transformation; The road to the Summit and beyond (24 min) Thank you Professor for your kind introductory remarks. I am very pleased
More informationHeadline Goal approved by General Affairs and External Relations Council on 17 May 2004 endorsed by the European Council of 17 and 18 June 2004
Headline Goal 2010 approved by General Affairs and External Relations Council on 17 May 2004 endorsed by the European Council of 17 and 18 June 2004 A. The 2010 Headline Goal 1. The European Union is a
More informationUnit Six: Canada Matures: Growth in the Post-War Period ( )
Unit Six: Canada Matures: Growth in the Post-War Period (1945-1970) 6.4: Canada s role on the international stage: emergence as a middle power, involvement in international organizations Meeting the Aliens
More informationThe NATO Summit at Bucharest, 2008
Order Code RS22847 Updated May 5, 2008 Summary The NATO Summit at Bucharest, 2008 Paul Gallis Specialist in European Affairs Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division NATO held a summit in Bucharest,
More informationNATO s Diminishing Military Function
NATO s Diminishing Military Function May 30, 2017 The alliance lacks a common threat and is now more focused on its political role. By Antonia Colibasanu NATO heads of state met to inaugurate the alliance
More informationISPSW Strategy Series: Focus on Defense and International Security
January 2016 Summary When NATO heads of state and government will meet in early July 2016 at their Warsaw summit the crisis and conflict in and around the Ukraine that had hit NATO and its member countries
More informationDPKO Senior Leadership Induction Programme (SLIP) January 2009, United Nations Headquarters, New York
DPKO Senior Leadership Induction Programme (SLIP) 19-23 January 2009, United Nations Headquarters, New York Presentation by Ms. Patricia O Brien Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, The Legal Counsel
More informationAdopted by the Security Council at its 4987th meeting, on 8 June 2004
United Nations S/RES/1546 (2004) Security Council Distr.: General 8 June 2004 Resolution 1546 (2004) Adopted by the Security Council at its 4987th meeting, on 8 June 2004 The Security Council, Welcoming
More informationCOE-DAT Course Catalog. Introduction
Introduction The Centre of Excellence Defence Against Terrorism (COE-DAT) is pleased to present the Course Catalog, containing a complete listing of courses and educational programs conducted by COE-DAT.
More informationLITHUANIAN DEFENCE SYSTEM: Facts and Trends
LITHUANIAN DEFENCE SYSTEM: Facts and Trends 2017 DETERMINATION TO DEFEND 2,07% OF GDP IN 2018 and further increase of defence expenditures Intensive MODERNISATION of the Lithuanian Armed Forces (infantry
More informationCSDP Civilian Missions. Bert Versmessen, Chief of Staff Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC)
CSDP Civilian Missions Bert Versmessen, Chief of Staff Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC) EU Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) CSDP integral part of Common Foreign and Security Policy
More informationSmart Defence International Seminar - INCIPE Conference
Smart Defence International Seminar - INCIPE Conference General José Luiz Pinto Ramalho First I would like to thank the invitation to participate in this important conference. I presume that it is expected
More informationANALYSIS Regarding the implementation, by Romania, of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 Women, peace and security
ANALYSIS Regarding the implementation, by Romania, of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 Women, peace and security Background The NATO Alliance legal framework necessary to integrate
More informationUNIÃO AFRICANA PSC/PR/COMM(DCLXXIX) PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL 679 TH MEETING ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA 13 APRIL 2017 COMMUNIQUÉ
AFRICAN UNION UNION AFRICAINE UNIÃO AFRICANA P. O. Box 3243, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel.: (251-11) 551 38 22 Fax: (251-11) 519321 Email: situationroom@africa-union.org PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL 679 TH
More informationThe State Defence Concept Executive Summary
The State Defence Concept Executive Summary 1 The State Defence Concept outlines the fundamental strategic principles of national defence, mid-term and long-term priorities and measures both in peacetime
More informationActive Endeavour ATO. NATO naval operations
Active Endeavour ATO briefing NATO naval operations Proliferation Security Initiative JFC Naples JFC Naples JFC Naples Combating terrorism at sea Active Endeavour has proved to be an effective tool in
More informationMINISTRY OF DEFENCE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA. The State Defence Concept
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA The State Defence Concept Confirmed by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia on 20 April 2012 Approved by the Saeima (Parliament) on 10 May 2012 The
More informationNATO is involved in a wide spectrum of other issues, which are covered in the A to Z.
Summit Guide Lisbon Summit - 19-20 November 2010 NATO s 24th summit meeting At the Lisbon Summit, NATO will be presenting its third Strategic Concept since the end of the Cold War, defining the Alliance
More informationEnhancing Multinational Force Capability through Standardization and Interoperability
2007 DoD Standardization Conference Enhancing Multinational Force Capability through Standardization and Interoperability Major General Julian MAJ, POL(A) Director, NSA 15 March 2007 1 Overview Development
More informationCRS Report for Congress
Order Code RS21774 Updated January 5, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Bosnia and the European Union Military Force (EUFOR): Post-NATO Peacekeeping Julie Kim Specialist in International
More informationBosnia and the European Union Military Force (EUFOR): Post-NATO Peacekeeping
Order Code RS21774 Updated January 15, 2008 Bosnia and the European Union Military Force (EUFOR): Post-NATO Peacekeeping Julie Kim Specialist in International Relations Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade
More informationPlanning and conducting modern military
JANUARY 2008 Civil support for military operations and emergency responses Planning and conducting modern military operations as well as responses to disasters or humanitarian crises is a complex process.
More informationTHE DEFENSE PLANNING SYSTEMS AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS
Journal of Defense Resources Management No. 1 (1) / 2010 THE DEFENSE PLANNING SYSTEMS AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS Laszlo STICZ Hungary, Ministry of Defense, Development & Logistics Agency Abstract: Defense
More informationForeign Policy and Homeland Security
Foreign Policy and Homeland Security 1 Outline Background Marshall Plan and NATO United Nations Military build-up and nuclear weapons Intelligence agencies and the Iraq war Foreign aid Select issues in
More informationNATO s Prague Capabilities Commitment
Order Code RS21659 Updated July 22, 2008 NATO s Prague Capabilities Commitment Summary Carl Ek Specialist in International Relations Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division With the end of the Cold
More informationNATO s Level of Ambition in Light of the Current Strategic Context
NATO s Level of Ambition in Light of the Current Strategic Context A Monograph by Major Alejandro Serrano Martínez Spanish Army School of Advanced Military Studies United States Army Command and General
More informationChapter 17: Foreign Policy and National Defense Section 3
Chapter 17: Foreign Policy and National Defense Section 3 Objectives 1. Summarize American foreign policy from independence through World War I. 2. Show how the two World Wars affected America s traditional
More informationCenter for International Peace Operations Zentrum für internationale Friedenseinsätze ZIF
Your Gateway to Peace Operations Center for International Peace Operations Zentrum für internationale Friedenseinsätze ZIF November 2011 www.zif-berlin.org the mandate peacekeeping peacemaking peacebuilding
More informationREPUBLIC OF CROATIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE. Strategic Defence Review
REPUBLIC OF CROATIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Strategic Defence Review Zagreb, 2005 Respected reader, The Republic of Croatia has endured some very dramatic events since its independence, including aggression
More informationIntroduction to United Nations Peace Operations
Introduction to United Nations Peace Operations A United Nations Peace Operation* (more commonly know as Peacekeeping) is one endorsed by the international community in order to contain a crisis or conflict;
More informationThe End of NATO and the Danger of US Unilateralism
The End of NATO and the Danger of US Unilateralism Daniel Korski Michael Williams A RUSI Transatlantic Programme Briefing 8 February 2008 www.rusi.org/transatlantic The end of NATO and the threat of U.S.
More informationPART V COMBATING NEW THREATS AND DEVELOPING NEW CAPABILITIES
PART V COMBATING NEW THREATS AND DEVELOPING NEW CAPABILITIES CHAPTER 19 CHAPTER 20 The Alliance s role in the fight against terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction New capabilities CHAPTER
More informationMULTINATIONAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND NATO PLANNING PROCESS
MULTINATIONAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND NATO PLANNING PROCESS Zbyšek KORECKI, Zdeněk MÁLEK Abstract: The aim of the article is to introduce the key NATO Force Planning process and explain new direction in
More informationSS.7.C.4.3 Describe examples of how the United States has dealt with international conflicts.
SS.7.C.4.3 Benchmark Clarification 1: Students will identify specific examples of international conflicts in which the United States has been involved. The United States Constitution grants specific powers
More informationPolicy Brief. NATO s Force Generation and Deployment
Transatlantic Security Task Force 2018 No. 029 NATO s Force Generation and Deployment By Jim Townsend Faced with heightened aggression from the East, European and U.S. perceptions of NATO are diverging.
More informationSchweizer Armee Kompetenzzentrum SWISSINT. Operations with SWISSCOY in Kosovo
Schweizer Armee Kompetenzzentrum SWISSINT Operations with SWISSCOY in Kosovo Operations since 1999 Up to 190 Swiss nationals are deployed on behalf of KFOR. Schweizer Armee / Kompetenzzentrum SWISSINT
More informationAction Plan for the Implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution ( )
Action Plan for the Implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution 1540 - (2014-2018) INTRODUCTION Strategic commitment of Montenegro is to give its contribution to stability and global peace through
More information9. Guidance to the NATO Military Authorities from the Defence Planning Committee 1967
DOCTRINES AND STRATEGIES OF THE ALLIANCE 79 9. Guidance to the NATO Military Authorities from the Defence Planning Committee 1967 GUIDANCE TO THE NATO MILITARY AUTHORITIES In the preparation of force proposals
More informationThe NATO / EAPC Women, Peace and Security Agenda
The NATO / EAPC Women, Peace and Security Agenda 2016-2018 t The NATO / EAPC Women, Peace and Security Agenda 2016-2018 Policy, Action Plan and Strategic Report Table of contents Foreword...7 NATO/EAPC
More informationTHE WORLD BANK EXPERIENCE ON RESEARCH & INNOVATION IN THE WESTERN BALKANS
THE WORLD BANK EXPERIENCE ON RESEARCH & INNOVATION IN THE WESTERN BALKANS Paulo Correa Practice Manager Financial Instruments Supporting Innovation Workshop March 1 st - 2 nd, 2017, Belgrade, Serbia TABLE
More informationDEFENSE CAPABILITIES AND THE DEFENSE CAPABILITIES INITIATIVE
Chapter Seven DEFENSE CAPABILITIES AND THE DEFENSE CAPABILITIES INITIATIVE One significant way in which the duplication issue has remained important emerged from the introduction of another factor. By
More informationTHE TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND ITS COMPATIBILITY WITH SWEDEN S SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS
THE TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND ITS COMPATIBILITY WITH SWEDEN S SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS June 2018 IH Bonnie Docherty Associate Director of Armed Conflict and Civilian Protection Lecturer
More informationSACT REMARKS to the HIGHER CENTRE FOR NATIONAL DEFENCE STUDIES Madrid, 24 June 2014
25/06/2014 09:06 1 SACT REMARKS to the HIGHER CENTRE FOR NATIONAL DEFENCE STUDIES Madrid, 24 June 2014 Ladies and gentlemen, admirals, generals, officers I am pleased to be able to contribute today to
More informationAnnex 1. Guidelines for international arms transfers in the context of General Assembly resolution 46/36 H of 6 December 1991
I. Introduction Annex 1 Guidelines for international arms transfers in the context of General Assembly resolution 46/36 H of 6 December 1991 1. Arms transfers are a deeply entrenched phenomenon of contemporary
More informationOctober 13th, Foreword
An agreement regarding the temporary U.S. presence in Iraq and its activities and withdrawal from Iraq, between the United States and the Iraqi government October 13th, 2008 Foreword Iraq and the U.S.,
More informationEnvisaged national contribution to the attainment of the commitments
PESCO National Implementation Plan The Netherlands, December 2017 Binding Common Commitments Initial parameters in the attainment of the commitments Envisaged national contribution to the attainment of
More information*Note: An update of the English text of this Act is being prepared. Text in Bulgarian: Закон за отбраната и въоръжените сили на Република България
Republic of Bulgaria Defence and Armed Forces Act Promulgated SG No. 35/12.05.2009, effective 12.05.2009, amended, SG No. 74/15.09.2009, effective 15.09.2009, SG No. 82/16.10.2009, effective 16.10.2009,
More informationScott Lassan The Importance of Civil-Military Cooperation in Stability Operations By Scott Lassan
The Importance of Civil-Military Cooperation in Stability Operations By Abstract This analysis paper examines the issues and challenges of civil-military integration and cooperation within stability operations.
More informationTopic A: SECURITY ASSURANCE AND ADAPTATION MEASURES
MILITARY COMMITTEE Topic A: SECURITY ASSURANCE AND ADAPTATION MEASURES Dangers encroaching on Europe s peripheries (such as increased Russian aggression and illegal migration), in addition to the threats
More informationPART III NATO S CIVILIAN AND MILITARY STRUCTURES CHAPTER 12
PART III NATO S CIVILIAN AND MILITARY STRUCTURES CHAPTER 7 CHAPTER 8 CHAPTER 9 CHAPTER 10 CHAPTER 11 CHAPTER 12 Civilian organisation and structures The Staff s key functions Military organisation and
More informationSpecial session on Ebola. Agenda item 3 25 January The Executive Board,
Special session on Ebola EBSS3.R1 Agenda item 3 25 January 2015 Ebola: ending the current outbreak, strengthening global preparedness and ensuring WHO s capacity to prepare for and respond to future large-scale
More information5 June 2018 DOCUMENT C-M(2018)0025 (DNK-OVERVIEW) NATO DEFENCE PLANNING CAPABILITY REVIEW 2017/2018 DENMARK OVERVIEW
5 June 2018 DOCUMENT C-M(2018)0025 (DNK-OVERVIEW) NATO DEFENCE PLANNING CAPABILITY REVIEW 2017/2018 DENMARK OVERVIEW 1. The 2018-2023 Danish Defence Agreement assesses that Denmark faces more serious threats
More informationStrengthening partnerships: Nordic defence collaboration amid regional security concerns
Strengthening partnerships: Nordic defence collaboration amid regional security concerns [Content preview Subscribe to IHS Jane s Defence Weekly for full article] While still nascent, Nordic defence co-operation
More informationEUTM Mali Public Affairs Office Internet :
Background The restoration of a lasting peace in Mali is essential for long term stability in the Sahel region and in a broader sense for Africa and Europe. At the request of the Malian Government and
More informationDefense Technical Information Center Compilation Part Notice
UNCLASSIFIED Defense Technical Information Center Compilation Part Notice ADP010934 TITLE: Pre-Deployment Medical Readiness Preparation DISTRIBUTION: Approved for public release, distribution unlimited
More informationNATO's Air War For Kosovo: A Strategic And Operational Assessment (Project Air Force Series On Operation Allied Force) By Benjamin S.
NATO's Air War For Kosovo: A Strategic And Operational Assessment (Project Air Force Series On Operation Allied Force) By Benjamin S. Lambeth If you are looking for a ebook NATO's Air War for Kosovo: A
More informationSACT s KEYNOTE at. C2 COE Seminar. Norfolk, 05 July Sheraton Waterside Hotel. As delivered
SACT s KEYNOTE at C2 COE Seminar Norfolk, 05 July 2016 Sheraton Waterside Hotel Général d armée aérienne Denis MERCIER As delivered 1 Admirals, Generals, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good
More informationNATO UNCLASSIFIED. 6 January 2016 MC 0472/1 (Final)
6 January 2016 MC 0472/1 (Final) SEE DISTRIBUTION FINAL DECISION ON MC 0472/1 MC CONCEPT FOR COUNTER-TERRORISM 1. On 21 Dec 15, under the silence procedure, the Council approved the new Military Concept
More informationUnderstand how the United States military contributed to the Allied victory in the war. Describe the aims of the Fourteen Points.
Objectives Understand how the United States military contributed to the Allied victory in the war. Describe the aims of the Fourteen Points. Analyze the decisions made at the Paris Peace Conference. Explain
More informationYawning Gaps in NATO Planning
No. 45 November 2012 WOJCIECH LORENZ * Yawning Gaps in NATO Planning NATO is preparing new defence plans with the potential of having available the scarcest military resources ever. Although the Alliance
More informationGENDER TRAINING & EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSCR 1325
GENDER TRAINING & EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSCR 1325 RECOMMENDATIONS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSCR 1325 TABLE OF CONTENT INTRODUCTION 7 BACKGROUND 10 Gender Training and Education
More informationHERE Annual Conference: EU and its Neighbours: Higher Education Policy and Cooperation
HERE Annual Conference: EU and its Neighbours: Higher Education Policy and Cooperation Round Table 4: EU-Western Balkans Dialogue on Higher Education and Research Brussels, 11 December 2017 Zlatan Buljko
More informationNational Defense University. Institute for National Strategic Studies
National Defense University Institute for National Strategic Studies Interim Research Work Plan National Defense University Institute for National Strategic Studies Interim Research Work Plan Contents
More informationWelcoming the restoration to Kuwait of its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and the return of its legitimate Government.
'5. Subject to prior notification to the Committee of the flight and its contents, the Committee hereby gives general approval under paragraph 4 (b) of resolution 670 (1990) of 25 September 1990 for all
More informationChapter Nineteen Reading Guide American Foreign & Defense Policy. Answer each question as completely as possible and in blue or black ink only
Chapter Nineteen Reading Guide American Foreign & Defense Policy Answer each question as completely as possible and in blue or black ink only 1. What are the roots of U.S. Foreign and Defense Policy? 1.
More information11 July 2018 PR/CP(2018)074
For immediate release PRESS RELEASE 11 July 2018 PR/CP(2018)074 BRUSSELS SUMMIT DECLARATION Issued by the Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Brussels
More information... from the air, land, and sea and in every clime and place!
Department of the Navy Headquarters United States Marine Corps Washington, D.C. 20380-1775 3 November 2000 Marine Corps Strategy 21 is our axis of advance into the 21st century and focuses our efforts
More informationAdopted by the Security Council at its 6733rd meeting, on 12 March 2012
United Nations S/RES/2040 (2012) Security Council Distr.: General 12 March 2012 Resolution 2040 (2012) Adopted by the Security Council at its 6733rd meeting, on 12 March 2012 The Security Council, Recalling
More informationForeign Policy and National Defense. Chapter 22
Foreign Policy and National Defense Chapter 22 Historical Perspective 1 st 150 years of U.S. existence Emphasis on Domestic Affairs vs. Foreign Affairs Foreign Policy The strategies and goals that guide
More informationINTELLIGENCE AND US NATIONAL SECURITY POLICYMAKING (RPAD 558)
INTELLIGENCE AND US NATIONAL SECURITY POLICYMAKING (RPAD 558) Instructor: James E. Steiner, PhD Public Service Professor Rockefeller College SUNY Albany 313A Milne 518 708 4183 Office hours: by appointment
More informationSSUSH20 The student will analyze the domestic and international impact of the Cold War on the United States.
SSUSH20 The student will analyze the domestic and international impact of the Cold War on the United States. The Cold War The Cold War (1947-1991) was the era of confrontation and competition beginning
More informationSection 3 Counter-piracy Operations
Section 3 Counter-piracy Operations Piracy is a grave threat to public safety and order on the seas. In particular, for Japan, which depends on maritime transportation to import most of the resources and
More informationCommand Responsibility
Command Responsibility Yamashita v. Styer (U.S. Supreme Court, 1946) Original Charge (before military commission) Tomoyuki Yamashita, General Imperial Japanese Army, between 9th October, 1944 and 2nd September,
More informationNATO C2 in Libya: Coherence from Diversity. Richard E. Hayes Sabrina Fountas Stacey Kaminski
NATO C2 in Libya: Coherence from Diversity Richard E. Hayes Sabrina Fountas Stacey Kaminski 1 Timeline of Events NATO decisions/events before operation begins Air surveillance increased end of February/beginning
More informationStudent Guide: Introduction to Army Foreign Disclosure and Contact Officers
Length 30 Minutes Description This introduction introduces the basic concepts of foreign disclosure in the international security environment, specifically in international programs and activities that
More informationWEAPONS TREATIES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACTS SERIES Agreement Between the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ROMANIA
TREATIES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACTS SERIES 11-1223 WEAPONS Agreement Between the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ROMANIA Signed at Washington September 13, 2011 with Attachment NOTE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
More informationA/CONF.229/2017/NGO/WP.2
United Nations conference to negotiate a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons, leading towards their total elimination A/CONF.229/2017/NGO/WP.2 17 March 2017 English only New York, 27-31
More informationNATIONAL DEFENSE PROGRAM GUIDELINES, FY 2005-
(Provisional Translation) NATIONAL DEFENSE PROGRAM GUIDELINES, FY 2005- Approved by the Security Council and the Cabinet on December 10, 2004 I. Purpose II. Security Environment Surrounding Japan III.
More information