NATO in the 21st century

Question 1

When was the first time that article 5 was evoked?

Answer 1

in 2001 by the US as a justification for invading Afghanistan after 9/11

Question 2

What are the notions of the new approach that NATO adopted in 2010 called the “active engagement, modern force”?

Answer 2

Cooperate alongside the UN on political construction and engage in local processes

Question 3

Will all members of NATO provide equal commitment?

Answer 3

No. members are not always obligated to participate, and must only participate according to their capabilities

Question 4

How have member states lost parts of their sovereignty to the US?

Answer 4

In order to obtain the US’ protection, they must open up for military bases on their territory, and give the US access to enter.

Question 5

What are the three security tasks of NATO?

Answer 5

1. Collective defense
2. Strategic concept
3. Comprehensive political guidance

Question 6

What is the collective defense of NATO, and what are the difficulties?

Answer 6

NATO will take military actions when a threat is imminent. This is however difficult as the way that member states perceive threats are different.

Question 7

What are the three parts of the NATO security concepts from 2010?

Answer 7

1. Collective defense
2. Crisis management
3. Cooperative security

Question 8

What is the foundation for the comprehensive political approach?

Answer 8

The fact that the concept of security is expanding, and NATO must ensure to leave a stable country after being involved in a conflict. They will look at causes of instability and find solutions in terms of development.

Question 9

What is an important tool of the comprehensive military approach?

Answer 9

CIMIC

Question 10

What does NATO consider to be essential aspects of a comprehensive approach?

Answer 10

Both improving their own crisis management tools, but also cooperation at all levels with partners. Enhance the ability to use military support for stabilization activities