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This dossier documents the United States relationship with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Please use the tabs to access the three sections of this dossier:

Tab 1 lists US priorities with regard to Africa, major USG statements, recent USG statements, USG fact sheets, and US. Govt. reports.

Tab 2 lists non-US. Govt. reports, journal articles, and other documents.

Tab 3 provides a set of links to major web sites.

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Other US Govt. Resources

NATO: Report of the Group of Experts. Source: Senate Foreign Relations Committee, May 20, 2010

NATO 2020: Assured Security; Dynamic Engagement. Analysis and Recommendations of the Group of Experts on a New Strategic Concept for NATO, May 17 2010

National Security Strategy Report - May 2010 - White House

Congressional Research Service -04/22/10 NATO Common Funds Burdensharing: Background and Current Issues Source: CRS report for Congress

Transatlantic Security in the 21st Century: Do New Threats Require New Approaches? Source: U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, March 17, 2010

Transcript [PDF] | Webcast

Congressional Research Service -12/03/09 NATO in Afghanistan: A Test of the Transatlantic Alliance Source: CRS report for Congress

Congressional Research Service -03/20/09 NATO's 60th Anniversary Summit Source: CRS report for Congress

Partnership for Peace (PfP) The Partnership for Peace (PfP) is a program of practical bilateral cooperation between individual Partner countries and NATO. It allows Partner countries to build up an individual relationship with NATO, choosing their own priorities for cooperation.

Major Reports/Texts

The North Atlantic Treaty

The Parties to this Treaty reaffirm their faith in the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and their desire to live in peace with all peoples and all governments. They are determined to safeguard the freedom, common heritage and civilization of their peoples, founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law. They seek to promote stability and well-being in the North Atlantic area. They are resolved to unite their efforts for collective defense and for the preservation of peace and security. Washington D.C. - 4 April 1949 North Atlantic Treaty

The United States and NATO: A Dossier

U.S. President Barack Obama gestures during his news conference at the NATO summit in Strasbourg, France, Saturday, April 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Key U.S. Policy Priorities

European security remains an anchor of U.S. foreign and security policy. A strong Europe is critical to our security and our prosperity. Much of what we hope to accomplish globally depends on working together with Europe. (...) But European security is far more than a strategic interest of my country. It is also an expression of our values. (...) But as we move forward, a set of core principles will guide us in our approach and in our joint effort. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton - on the Future of European Security - January 29, 2010

First, the cornerstone of security is the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states.
Second, security in Europe must be indivisible.
Third, we will maintain an unwavering commitment to the pledge enshrined in Article 5 of the NATO treaty that an attack on one is an attack on all.
Fourth, we are committed to practicing transparency in our dealings in Europe, and we call on other nations to do the same.
Fifth, people everywhere have the right to live free from the fear of nuclear destruction.
Sixth and finally, true security entails not only peaceful relations between states but opportunities and rights for individuals who live within them.

Major US Government Statements

A select list of major statements On the United States and Africa with policy value.

Latest US Government Statements

This is a list of the 5 most recent items in reverse chronological order.

US Government Fact Sheets



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