NEW CHALLENGES - NEW NATO -
NEW CHALLENGES - NEW NATO -

Summary/Abstract: The author writes about the creation of the “Emerging Security Challenges Division” (ESCD), which intends to systematically address a broad range of challenges that will increasingly affect the security of the allies on both sides of the Atlantic: terrorism, cyber attacks, threats to energy supply, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. First, he presents a list of the common characteristics of these challenges. Then, he points out the need for the Alliance to become a team player in order to remain an effective security provider, while developing a culture of political discussion which is not confined to issues that directly involve NATO militarily, but which also includes issues that may have “only” political relevance. He concludes by mentioning the elements that will shape NATO’s approach towards emerging security challenges: a new Division in NATO’s International Staff, stronger ties with other players, and a more forward-looking debate among allies.

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