Disaster response mechanisms in EU and NATO
Disaster response mechanisms in EU and NATO

Summary/Abstract: The objective of this article is to identify, analyse and assess the European Union (EU) and NATO’sroles in international disaster response operations. The article adopts a broad approach and dealswith mechanisms that could apply to so-called “natural” and “man-made” disasters. It considersinstruments that may contribute to fulfil the rights of people stricken by disasters in Europe andbeyond. The use of NATO’s disaster response capabilities has drawn limited attention in scientificliterature so far. The main hypothesis stipulates that NATO provides added value in internationaldisaster response in relation to the United Nations (UN) and EU actions. NATO with its transatlanticdimension and its military capabilities can assist when a stricken nation, its neighbours and/or otherinternational organization(s) capacity or measures cannot cope with the potential negative consequences of a natural or man-made disaster. However, EU and/or NATO disaster response actions donot substitute a stricken country actions but complements their efforts in this area.

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