| Author (Corporate) | United Kingdom: House of Commons: Defence Committee |
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| Publisher | The Stationery Office (TSO) |
| Series Title | 9th Report |
| Series Details | (2007-08)HC 111 |
| Publication Date | 20/03/2008 |
| ISBN | 978-0-21-551416-5 |
| Content Type | Policy-making |
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This report was presented prior to the NATO Summit at Bucharest in April 2008 and examines the status of NATO in dealing with the current security environment in Europe. The situation in Afghanistan offers a key test of the strengths and failings of the NATO Alliance. NATO also faces broader questions about its role and relevance in the 21st century and the Defence Committee believes it needs to launch a far-reaching review of its strategic concept, setting forth a future role and purpose. NATO's willingness to fulfil a global role is critical to the continued support of the United States. The Committee states that NATO's biggest shortfall is a lack of political will, where a large and growing gap exists between the United States and the European members in defence spending. The Committee further states that the relationship between NATO and the European Union is plagued by mistrust and characterised by unhealthy competition; improving communication and coordination between the two is seen as essential. |
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| Source Link | http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmdfence/111/11102.htm |
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| Subject Categories | Security and Defence |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, United Kingdom |
