The mission of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Afghanistan is seen as a test of the alliance's political will and military capabilities. The allies are seeking to create a new NATO, able to go beyond the European theater and combat new threats such as terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Afghanistan is NATO's first out- of-area mission beyond Europe. The purpose of the mission is the stabilization and reconstruction of Afghanistan. The mission is a difficult one because it must take place while combat operations against Taliban insurgents continue.


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    Title :

    NATO in Afghanistan: A Test of the Transatlantic Alliance, August 22, 2006


    Contributors:
    P. Gallis (author)

    Publication date :

    2006


    Size :

    25 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English