The EU and NATO

by Johannes Gernert

When the EU discusses a common European defence policy the question of its relationship with NATO also arises. Many EU member states are also members of NATO - but not all of them. How close should cooperation between these two major organisations be? » more

Background | 08/11/2007

Development of the Atlantic Alliance

by Michael Rühle

NATO's areas of operation have changed over the last decades. Originally created as an alliance for the territorial defence of Western Europe, the Atlantic Alliance is now operating on an increasingly global basis. Michael Rühle traces its development. » more

Article | 08/11/2007

A Changing Defence Alliance - NATO

by Bernard von Plate

For 40 years, the main function of Nato was to frighten off potential opponents with a display of military strength. Since the end of the Cold War, its tasks have changed. New alliance partners, new dangers and new operational areas in and outside of Europe show: the NATO is fighting for its identity. » more

Links | 08/11/2007

Further Information

Here you will find viewpoints and information on relations between the EU and NATO, the future of the alliance and the project for a common European defence policy. » more

From the press | 08/11/2007

Defence in Europe

EU member states are considering the options for their own defence as well as their policy towards NATO. What future does NATO have? What are the chances of establishing a common European defence? Or do national interests take priority? » more

PRESS REVIEW

Main focus of 05/09/2008

Change through rapprochement

At a four-way summit in Damascus, French President Nicolas Sarkozy discussed the Middle East conflict and the nuclear dispute with Iran with his counterparts from Syria, Qatar and Turkey. Sarkozy hopes his efforts will bring Syria out of its international isolation. Will the summit help foster political development in the Middle East?

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