New wine in old bottle

The NATO Summit in Wales

Abstract

NATO had a crucial Summit at a crucial time in Wales. To the East, Russia is attacking Ukraine, annexed Crimea, bloody civil war is ongoing in Eastern Ukraine. To the Southeast, we see the rise of extreme Islamic terrorist organization, the so-called Islamic State. To the South, we see violence, insecurity and instability. The decisions taken by the Summit Meeting at Newport are to strengthen the defence of the allies particularly those who feel threats from the potential aggression. The members pledged to counter the new threats and develop the transatlantic bond. NATO has moved towards the nucleus of the new Cold War, changing her character from being operational to being prepared to the new threats, increasing the level of readiness. The measures agreed at the Wales are considerable. But the question remained for the future: will NATO members commit themselves to deal with both the new traditional military threats and the new security risks and threats, and will they provide the necessary resources to meet these new challenges.