MONTENEGRO, NATO MONTENEGRO, NATO AND A NEW STATE’S SECURIT
MONTENEGRO, NATO MONTENEGRO, NATO AND A NEW STATE’S SECURIT

Summary/Abstract: Montenegro is one of Europe’s newest states. One of the first issues it tackled was if – or how – to have armed forces. Mr. Vucinic, the country’s defence minister, describes how the process unfolded – and in what NATO’s involvement consisted. First, he writes about the way MOD was created from, in essence, a blank sheet, meaning it required all the essential legal and regulatory frameworks, as well as defence planning and budgeting systems, along with the associated policies and procedures. Then, he points out his desire that the process of building professional armed forces should continue as the country’s engagement in the Partnership for Peace (PfP) process increases, and the assistance of NATO and other international partners is more evident. To conclude, he mentions that he is under no illusion the tasks ahead with regard to the Montenegrin military and security will not be easily or quickly accomplished. However, the country is committed to this effort, as it possesses the potential to make great contribution in this respect

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