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November 19, 2010

Claudiu Dan Degeratu, EURISC Foundation, Silver Contributor (64)

1. Do you think NATO will succeed in revitalizing itself?

Yes, partially, especially the non-military areas.

2. Is the Lisbon Summit going to open a new chapter in NATO-Russian relations?

I am skeptical, Russia's cooperation priorities are more focused on EU- Russia framework.

3. Are you optimistic regarding the opportunity for improved EU-US cooperation?

In the short term, no.
In the post-Afghanistan era, maybe.

November 19, 2010

Stefan G. Ducich, Atlantic Council, Bronze Contributor (16)

Some thoughts:
I think there are a series of topics that must be covered at the NATO summit, with positive outcomes, for it to be considered a substantive success, rather than merely symbolic. Afghanistan is the obvious central theme: President Obama needs to prove that the United States and the Alliance are in it to win it, as opposed to merely pushing for 'transition' in 2011, though they're coming around to 2014 (or perhaps later as some are now arguing). An extended stay would also demonstrate to Europe that the United States finds it to be a valued partner.

In terms of the New Strategic Concept, so much depends on an idea of what the Alliance will be/look like in a post-Afghanistan context - a set up for which we are ill prepared to conceive of at this time. That being said, this Summit can have a solid outcome if it can define a way to improve capabilities while national defense spending is being cut across the board. Coordinating cuts, and improving operational specialization (including command and control reform) can go a long way towards revitalizing the institutional structure, followed by a new point of purpose in the 21st century.

The EU-US summit will also be taking place this weekend. Some have pointed out that the 1.5days versus 1.5hrs being spent by Obama with NATO and EU leaders respectively is indicative of a larger importance. I disagree. The EU-US relationship is dense and highly complex. I do think this will be a turning point, however, since it will be the first post-Lisbon Treaty summit. So moving on in the future there will be a greater continuity of efforts between the US and EU.

November 19, 2010

Darrell Calvin Brown, City College of San Francisco/TTC, Gold Contributor (102)

"Never despise the day of small beginnings." Seeds have been sown by the leaders of our International Community which will reap a bountiful harvest of peace and security for us all.If there are enemies with which to contend, those partnererd with and memebers of NATO wil speak with them at city gates rather than within its walls. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of pain. Cyber security is crucial in the maintenance of it all( as we all well know).Let us all go into our respective houses of prayers and worship and give thanks as we remember "unless the Lord watches the city, those who watch-watch but in vain.And unless the Lord builds the house- those who build labor but in vain.

November 19, 2010

Sebastian Müller

Wow, the new Strategic Concept is very short and concise: http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/official_texts_68580.htm

Respect!

November 21, 2010

Olga Kolesnichenko, freelance journalist, Gold Contributor (124)

The new NATO Strategic Concept is entirely novelized document that will really change the world during this complicated era of globalization. I think that it is very wise, based on the huge preparative work with respect of all around the world opinions - and this is very important fact. Also new Strategic Concept is the clear document to understanding, very laconical, mathematical constructed as Formula. This is the laconical Formula of future main trend of the world globalization and security environment for the next ten years.
And I may add that NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen's Strategic Concept brings to the world the true genuine European values that are the perfect recognized way for all countries to development. It is intelligent but strong, bold but not aggressive Concept.
I can stress the including of articles 5, 13, 15 and 31, and text from article 19: 'Ensure the broadest possible participation of Allies in collective defence planning on nuclear roles, in peacetime basing of nuclear forces, and in command, control and consultation arrangements'.
Since start of Anders Fogh Rasmussen's NATO Strategic Concept the new NATO level has become. Reading this Concept all clear see the way thorough all must move, all clear see the goal and algorithm for achieving the goal. So at the crucial time NATO needs and already has the crucial best management.

November 21, 2010

Paul-Robert Lookman, http://geopolitiek-in-perspectief.blogspot.com/, Platinum Contributor (280)

Editorial team: the Asian Times just published an interesting article (http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Middle_East/LK20Ak02.html) by Pepe Escobar under the title: “NATOstan”. You will find my answers to your questions there.

As regards your Atlantic Memo "A New Strategic Policy for an Alliance in Transition”, aren’t you somewhat too upbeat about the Memo having been “warmly received by NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy and Planning, Ambassador Jiřί Šedivý”? Please revert to my comment to “NATO Responds to atlantic-community.org's Memo” (http://www.atlantic-community.org/index/Open_Think_Tank_Article/NAT...).

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