Group of Experts Report on the new Nato Strategic Concept « Nato 2010: assured Security, dynamic Engagement »

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IRIS Notes, written by IRIS experts or IRIS associate fellow researchers offer an in-depth analysis of current affairs.Abstract:

A group of experts, in their 17 May 2010 report, achieved the first elaboration phase of the NATO's new strategic concept. The object of this report is to make an independent evaluation by a group of recognized experts while keeping in mind the fact that diverging points of view exist within the Alliance (role, hierarchy of missions, partnerships, relations with Russia).

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