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Today we mark 75 years since the North Atlantic Treaty was signed in Washington, DC, creating the most successful military alliance in human history—NATO. The Alliance was created to prevent another major war and protect against Moscow’s ambitions to conquer more of Europe. Russia is waging the largest and most devastating war in Europe since the Second World War so that it can conquer Ukraine. Fearing they could suffer the same aggression, Sweden and Finland joined the Alliance. Not only is NATO membership the best way to ensure Ukrainians can live in peace, but welcoming the strongest military in Europe into NATO will only make the Alliance stronger. Ukraine’s future is in NATO and it is on all of us to open the way for NATO’s future 33rd member. 🇺🇦 #NATO #Anniversary #NATOAlliance #Razom #RazomforUkraine #RazomAdvocacy

Well played Putin, your benighted country’s entire western land and sea borders, from the High North to the Black Sea, now face the world’s strongest, richest and most technologically advanced defensive alliance.

Sport in international security agreement; Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) vs. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). How sport can facilitate the relations of military allied nations. Find more: 🏀 https://lnkd.in/dCwVxHkK #SCO #nato #Sportdiplomacy #Sportpolicy #Geosport

The latest issue of International Affairs is out. Articles on Hegel and international relations, #NATO and cutting-edge military technology, the #CSTO, #hybridwarfare, and much more. For the full Table of Contents and subscription information, please follow the link https://lnkd.in/gZxguMdi

NATO is the most successful Alliance in history. Furthermore, NATO's Security and Defence focus has created a tremendous forum for discussing many other issues relevant to our Allies, including those outside of the Security and Defence arena. NATO is more than a mere Alliance, it is a place where like-minded democracies can discuss the challenges facing them and collaborate on solutions to intractable problems. Not by fiat, not by direction, not by threat or intimidation. NATO Allies are determined to safeguard the freedom, common heritage, and civilization of their peoples, founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law. NATO is the ultimate democracy...NATO works, NATO is adaptable and NATO is resilient. #1NATO75years #aviation #nato2030 #nato

This is why the world does not take Africa seriously. We say one thing and do another. We have to rise and do for ourselves. Look at China and Saudi Arabia; they did not wait for the West to help them build; they built for themselves. We must protect presidents and revolutionaries who are building Africa to prevent assassinations by the West because they do not want Africa to achieve self-sustainability. #riseupAfrica #wakeupAfrica

NATO's current strategy of increasing tensions through support for Ukraine, including financial aid and military resources, risks a critical escalation with Russia. This approach, which pits Ukrainian and Russian lives against each other, could provoke a significant Russian response, especially given Russia's view of being targeted in a series of unjust conflicts, similar to Iraq, Syria, or Libya. Underestimating Russia, particularly with the possibility of more aggressive future leadership like other militaristic leaders have demonstrated: Zhirinovsky or Pregozhin for example. Such leaders are ready to fill the vacuum in place of Putin, having strong domestic and international support because many view Nato and the US as serial instigators of unjust wars. This path towards confrontation benefits neither NATO, the US, the EU, nor global stability. The only beneficiaries are weapons profiteers and that is only a short term gambit that carries unacceptable risks. The problem is therefore two-fold: The lack of diplomatic efforts and the influence of military contractors in Western decision-making are exacerbating the situation, pushing us closer to a point of no return. At some point there won't be room for de-escalation. Indeed, what is the logic for steady NATO escalation against Russia since 1991? For 33 years there has been continued encorachments and war funding to proxies like Georgia, Chechnya and Ukraine. It isn't working. It is time for the west to try at least once concerning Russia, the art of diplomacy and to de-escilate and to practice representational government.

Thinking about universal professional lessons from Day 1 at this CIMIC training/conference: as the lowest-ranking presenter with American colonels, German officers, and Hungarian forces (live from The Hague), the best personal lesson that was reinforced is “Act like you belong there”. Nobody has the answer to every problem, and we all have different areas of valuable expertise; just get up there and do your thing. Great training and superbly-led course by our German counterparts with NATO Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE) #NATO #CIMIC #usarmyreserve

Happy NATO Veterans Day! The NATO Veterans Initiative - NAVI, guided by the principles outlined in the NATO Veterans White Paper, proposes the establishment of "NATO Veterans Day" on April 4th. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has been a symbol of international cooperation, solidarity, and peace since its establishment on April 4th, 1949; and the men and women who have served under the banner of NATO have demonstrated unwavering dedication to the principles of democracy, freedom, and the collective defense of member nations; and it is fitting and proper to recognize and honor the sacrifices, contributions, and commitment of NATO veterans who have served in the defense of shared values and the protection of global peace. To this end, NAVI seeks to extend the network of veterans in NATO member and partner countries, fostering a shared awareness and commitment to upholding the values for which we fought. "NATO Veterans Day" will serve as a pivotal moment to amplify the educated perspectives and opinions of NATO Veterans, reinforcing NATO's dedication to its core principles. #1NATO75Years

Have a look at Retd. Amb. Fatih Ceylan’s enlightening book on Turkey's role in NATO's past and future, delving into the origins and potential trajectories of this crucial alliance. Elevate your understanding with a fresh perspective and valuable insights. #MehmetFatihCeylan #NATO #Turkey #IntellectualNourishment #gtf #globaltradeforum