NATO 04

 

Memorandum from Maria-Pierre Nisus

 

Summary of the main points

 

NATO: The New Way of Force

This paper examines the nature of war in our modern society. Precisely, war amongst the people and the role of NATO. It underlines the new way to combat emerging threats, which requires from leaders both new thinking and new capabilities. War amongst the people necessitates more than ever the use of intelligence and information to fight terrorism effectively. The analysis brings us to understand that the role of military forces are limited, even if they face timeless conflicts. In this war amongst the people, the role of the military is debatable. To meet emerging threats, NATO is evolving; this paper will give an insight into this process. To respond efficiently, the 2002 Prague Summit and the 2006 Riga Summit added the new objectives of the stabilisation of conflicts not only in Europe (for example, Bosnia-Herzegovina), but also out of its European border (Afghanistan). The new role of NATO tends to be globalised, bringing assistance around the world, but also contributing toward nation-building in partnerships or coalitions. The New Strategy will see NATO working alongside the EU in a complementary manner for peacekeeping missions. This will enhance the prospects for the continued success of the Alliance and its further development.

 

A Brief introduction about you

Marie-Pierre Nisus holds a Master of Arts Degree, with Merit, in Diplomatic Studies from the Diplomatic Academy of London (University of Westminster), and a Bachelor of Arts, with Honours, in International Relations. She has an interest in International Security, the development of NATO, and Civil-military relations. She has attended meetings at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies and the Royal Institute of International Affairs, both in London.