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NATO Today

NATO Today. NATO still remains active and dedicated to its fundamental purpose which is to safeguard the freedom and security of its member countries by political and military means. NATO also provides crisis management and peacekeeping services.

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NATO Today

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  1. NATO Today • NATO still remains active and dedicated to its • fundamental purpose which is to safeguard the freedom • and security of its member countries by political and • military means. • NATO also provides crisis management and • peacekeeping services. • NATO is currently involved with missions and operations • in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Mediterranean Sea, Horn of • Africa, and in Africa.

  2. Afghanistan • NATO's most significant operational commitment to date. • Was first established in 2001 by the United Nations, but • was delegated to NATO operations in August 2003. • Currently 87,000 troops from 49 different countries who • are deployed throughout various areas in Afghanistan. • the authority of the Afghan central • government in order to create an environment conducive • to the functioning of democratic institutions and the • establishment of the rule of law". • NATO is also trying to prevent Afghanistan from • becoming a safe haven for terrorist

  3. Kosovo • NATO entered Kosovo in 1999 • in an attempt to end the • widespread of violence. • Currently has 5000 allied • troops who are there to maintain a • strong presence and promote peace. • Kosovo declared independence in February 2008, but • NATO agreed to maintain their presence in order to • continue to promote change and peace for this • developing nation.

  4. Monitoring the Mediterranean Sea • Monitoring the Mediterranean Sea in search of any illegal • terrorist activity. • Operation first began after September 11th 2001 in means • of expanding their operations to find and identify • terrorists. • Presence in the Mediterranean Sea has promoted safety • and helped eliminate illegal activities

  5. Horn of Africa • Operations include counter-piracy operations where • they board suspected ships to identify and eliminate • any illegal activity. • This mission • began in August • of 2009 and is • contributing to • international efforts • to combat piracy. http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/2009/02/pirates/alex-perry-text

  6. African Union • Mission began in 2005 • Mission is aimed to end violence while improve • humanitarian situations. • NATO has provided airlift support and peacekeeping • efforts. • Mission was only supposed to last for a short period • of time, but on several occasions has been extended.

  7. Ethical Considerations • Some ethical considerations to consider include: - The expansion of NATO - NATO's involvement and services around the world - The research and use of human performance enhancements (HPE)

  8. Expansion of NATO - Should it continue to expand? http://www.dw.de/nato-members-mull-rearmament/a-17616328

  9. NATO Involvement http://www.nato.int/nato-on-duty/index.html • Is NATO using their influence to impose their • "social and economic vision"? - Does NATO have the right?

  10. Human Performance Enhancements • Is it okay for NATO to use HPE on • their troops to improve operations? http://www.amazon.com/Human-Performance-Enhancement-High-Risk-Environments/dp/0313359830

  11. http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/europelargesm.jpghttp://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/europelargesm.jpg

  12. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/ukraine/

  13. http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/opinions_106247.htm?selectedLocale=enhttp://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/opinions_106247.htm?selectedLocale=en

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