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Today, we're celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of NATO! 🎉    The Alliance was established on 4 April, 1949, when the Danish Foreign Minister Gustav Rasmussen and representatives from 11 other countries signed the Washington Treaty making Denmark one of the 12 countries that initially founded the Alliance 📝   Since NATO's inception, several countries have joined the Alliance, most recently Denmark's Nordic neighbours Finland and Sweden. NATO is now an alliance with 32 member countries from Europe and North America 🤝   At the heart of the North Atlantic Treaty is the solidarity expressed in Article 5, which states that an attack against one ally is considered an attack against all allies. This unequivocal pledge of mutual defence is one of the primary reasons NATO continues to be the largest peacetime alliance in the world.   Since its establishment, NATO has ensured collective security and stability for the populations of the allies in Europe and North America through political, economic, and military cooperation while defending freedom, democracy, and the rules-based international order.   #1NATO75years #WeAreNATO #NATO

🌎 As tensions rise in Europe due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, NATO is ever increasing its presence on the continent. All the while, global alliances rapidly shift and preparations for conflict are made across the globe. Devin O'Sullivan O’Sullivan contends that recent developments around the Russia-Ukraine war signal a shift towards a new Cold War, a Cold War 2.0. O’Sullivan points to a 'West versus Rest' dynamic, underpinned by the BRICS expansion and a Russia-China-Iran axis, as he calls for effective peace negotiations. However, with NATO including troop mobilisations, military exercises and hawkish political rhetoric, O’Sullivan believes the re-emergence of Cold War tensions is inevitable and Ukraine will be the epicentre. #NATO #USA #US #EU #Russia #Ukraine #ColdWar  https://lnkd.in/exKeE8ZG

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) emerged as a military alliance of Western powers, primarily the United States and its European allies, during the Cold War era. While NATO's primary purpose was to counter the threat of Soviet expansionism, it also served to protect Western interests and enforce Western dictates in various regions. In situations where diplomatic efforts or economic sanctions failed to achieve Western objectives, NATO interventions or military actions were often employed to maintain Western influence and control. NATO's actions, along with Western economic institutions and alliances, contributed to the perpetuation of neo-imperialist practices and reinforced Western hegemony in global affairs. #NATO

The State Department asks what NATO means to you? My answer is that NATO is fundamentally about preserving the balance of power in Europe, so that no state hostile to America can dominate Europe and threaten America. Defending democracy is a secondary, precious goal of the alliance, but the history of authoritarian governments in NATO countries at various times (Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Hungary, Poland . . . ) shows that the alliance's goal is essentially a vital realpolitik that continues the longtime policy of Great Britain before the USA supplanted the UK as the dominant western power. For centuries, Britain's basic policy in Europe was to prevent any single continental power--whether Spain, France, or Germany--from dominating the entire continent and becoming strong enough to conquer Britain. Starting in World War I and continuing (after an isolationist hiatus) in and ever since World War II, the USA inherited that policy. During the Cold War, people joked that NATO's purpose was "to keep the Americans in, the Germans down, and the Russians out." After the collapse of the Soviet Union and the reunification of Germany, that purpose became rather muddled. But Russia's invasion of Ukraine has clarified the stakes. NATO is now as important as ever to prevent Russia from dominating Europe and threatening US security.

Today, the Czech Republic celebrates the 25th anniversary of its accession to NATO. On this day, March 12, 1999, our nation proudly joined this essential international alliance, dedicated to the collective pursuit of peace, security, and stability. This significant anniversary highlights the enduring importance of collective security, solidarity, and cooperation in our increasingly complex world. Through its NATO membership, the Czech Republic has bolstered its own national security and fostered stronger ties of friendship and partnership among Member States. Together, NATO allies are committed to fostering stability, deterring aggression, and advancing peace in the Euro-Atlantic region and beyond. Reflecting on 25 years of cooperation, partnership, and collective defense within NATO, the Czech Republic continues to prove itself as a reliable ally, actively participating in both peacekeeping and wartime missions. It is crucial to remember that peace is not a given; the timeless calls for "Health to the people" and "Peace to the world" resonate now more than ever. #nato #czechrepublic #25yearsnato #peace #security #internationalalliance #collectivedefense #solidarity

Discussing NATO Alliances with US Ambassador Julianne Smith In this video transcription, the speaker discusses the strong statement made by Jens Stoltenberg and the importance of President Biden prioritizing alliances in his foreign policy agenda. The speaker highlights the positive reception of Biden's approach by allies in Brussels and other ministers. The emphasis on alliances is seen as a significant shift in US foreign policy and is well-received by international partners. The speaker suggests that Biden's stance has garnered appreciation and support from allies, reflecting a shift towards a more collaborative approach in international relations. #News #CNN #NATO #PresidentBiden #Alliances #ForeignPolicy #JensStoltenberg #Brussels #Ministers #Allies #ForcefulStatement #vizard

Does the U.S. need NATO? If NATO didn’t exist. We would need to create something new just like it. NATO is an anchor in a geopolitical environment of continuous change. NATO activating Article 5 after 9/11 stands a one example. As the Marshall plan benefited both Europe and the U.S. – would accelerate recovery and check communist opposition – forming NATO provided a means to bind democracies together. The logic underlying of institution-based order created post-WWII was aimed at mitigating nationalist propensities, along with uniting to confront a worsening situation with Stalin’s USSR.   The creation of diplomatic, economic, and defense institutions following WWII acknowledged the wisdom of history whispering the need to provide ways and means for states, prone to focus on their own internal interests, to cooperate with restraint and assurances. American leadership provided credibility. Leadership matters. #nationalsecurity #nationaldefense #nato #eu #ukraine

Leave official language to the NATO Summit Declaration and the Communique. NATO’s Public Forum presentations came straight from the heart: Estonia 🇪🇪 Prime Minister Kaja Kallas “There are no first or second tier countries. If Putin attacks Estonia, he attacks NATO.” Denmark 🇩🇰 Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen “Doing the right thing is never difficult. Our entire artillary is better used in Ukraine than at home in Denmark.” 🇺🇸 Senator James Risch “NATO is formed for the exact circumstances we find ourselves in today. The war with Russia is a warmup for this century….The autocracies will not change what they think is best for their people. And democracies will not change what they think is best for their people.” Atlantic Council Atlantic Treaty Association Center for a New American Security (CNAS) Hudson Institute German Marshall Fund of the United States GLOBSEC Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) European External Action Service U.S. Department of State #natosweden #natodenmark #natoczechrepublic #nato #wearenato #natopublicforum2024 #NATOPublicForum

In the ever-changing topography of international politics and security, one organization (NATO) rouses as a citadel of political cooperation and democratic partnership. Its tentacles have transcended the troubled shores of the North Atlantic region leaving in its wake a dignified cornerstone for the study of international security architecture. Primarily, NATO evolved as a military response to deterring Soviet Union expansionism, forbidding the revival of nationalist militarism in Europe and encouraging European political integration. The organization has been praised as an asset due to it's relevance. Here is an article by Rofiat Popoola on the Overview of NATO being an intergovernmental organization. To access the article on our website; https://lnkd.in/exFPZJAE

Analysing the new "NATO Strategic Concept": a #StudyPaper to better understand NATO and the #global #geopolitical challenges after 24th February, 2022. A period marked by the conflict #Unipolarism vs #Multipolarism. Link: https://lnkd.in/dss7JS-p. My #analysis (pp. 104 - 117) concerns #BRICS+ organization and its role in the #world, certainly not to concur with the interests of NATO and the "Political #West". The title is "BRICS+: Towards a Global “Warsaw Pact” (and beyond) of the #NewMillennium?" NATO Security Force Assistance - Centre of Excellence (NATO SFA COE) #internationalrelations #geopolitics