NATO in Afghanistan: A Test of the Transatlantic Alliance

Abstract

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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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 22, 2006
Accession Number
ADA461360

Entities

People

  • Paul E. Gallis

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter WMD
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Congress
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • Judiciary
  • Military Operations
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.