BUCHAREST NATO SUMMIT – AN ELEMENT OF CONTINUITY –
BUCHAREST NATO SUMMIT – AN ELEMENT OF CONTINUITY –

Summary/Abstract: The article points out the main aspects of the Bucharest NATO Summit, that is considered the last year most important political event, as well as the amplest manifestation of the kind that has been organised in our country so far. In the first part, the author points out that transformation is a continuous process for the Alliance and it requires constant and sustained attention, to make sure NATO remains efficient and effective. Then, a series of objectives suggested during the Summit are highlighted, the Alliance seeking to carry out the process meant to adapt and reform its structures and processes. It may be achieved through reconsidering NATO’s command structure in peacetime as well as the defence planning processes in order to provide capabilities in keeping with the Comprehensive Political Guidance in due time. In the last part, the most important decisions that were made with a view to settling the current challenges to security are mentioned.

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