The Mediterranean in NATO's Strategy
Abstract
Recent anti-regime uprisings in North Africa have sent significant shockwaves throughout the region and also throughout the West, as these unpredicted and unprecedented events have seriously affected regional stability. This development further strengthens the point that NATO's current security framework may no longer be effective in preventing new threats from emerging in the southern Mediterranean countries. Since NATO highlighted the Mediterranean Dialogue Initiative in its new Strategic Concept, adopted late in 2010, these events should drive the requirement for a review of regional security approaches. In this case, Morocco might offer a suitable case study for a long-term holistic solution to prevent such events, based on its relative stability, historical ties with NATO member states, as well as its role as a link between the West and the Arab World. This solution could include a multilateral effort from NATO, the European Union, and the North African countries aimed at human development, with diplomatic initiatives in addition to the enhancement of military capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 18, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA560248
Entities
People
- Abdelali Riffi
Organizations
- United States Army War College