ABCD 2016

Aftermath of the Warsaw Summit: strengthened resolve of the Alliance?

The Warsaw Summit needed to send a strong signal of Alliance’s ability, determination and cohesion to tackle variety of threats stemming from a volatile security environment. Did the Summit meet our expectations? What message did it deliver to those outside the Alliance? Have Allies demonstrated sufficient unity and fair burden sharing in adapting to the challenges NATO faces? Have we found the correct balance for effective deterrence between enhanced forward presence, assurance measures and reinforcement? Is NATO’s nuclear posture sufficient in the changed security environment?

Speakers

James Appathurai

Deputy Assistant Secretary General of Political Affairs and Security Policy, NATO

Gordon Messenger

Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, United Kingdom

Michal Polakow

Deputy Permanent Representative, Delegation of Poland to NATO

Michel Yakovleff

Vice Chief of Staff, SHAPE, NATO

Moderator

Jānis Sārts

Director, NATO Stratcom Centre of Excellence

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