NATO Spearhead Needs a Shield on the Eastern Flank
NATO Spearhead Needs a Shield on the Eastern Flank

Author(s): Wojciech Lorenz
Subject(s): Governance, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: NATO; strengthening the NATO’s rapid-response capabilities; eastern flank; training facilities; defence policy;
Summary/Abstract: NATO defence ministers have agreed to strengthen the Alliance’s rapid-response capabilities. Immediate reaction forces supported by headquarters cells deployed in six bloc border states will strengthen the defences on its eastern flank. The so-called spearhead, however, should be complemented with a “shield” of credible deterrence and permanent training facilities.

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