NATO 2030
The alliance website calls NATO 2030 "A transatlantic agenda for the future," which is divided into nine major areas. The excerpts below give a sense of how NATO seeks to further militarize all aspects of society and impose the U.S. imperialist agenda: I. Deepen political consultation "[...] NATO will strengthen its role as the indispensable platform for transatlantic consultations on security and defence." II. Strengthen deterrence and defence "Since 2014, the Alliance has implemented the biggest reinforcement of its collective defence in a generation, including with more forces at higher readiness and new deployments on Allied territory. At the Summit, NATO Leaders will take decisions to further enhance NATO's ability to deter and defend against any potential adversary, therefore improving the Alliance's readiness, responsiveness and ability to reinforce." III. Enhance resilience "A broadened approach to security means a stronger focus on resilience, including infrastructure, supply chains and communications. Resilience is NATO's first line of defence and is essential for the Alliance to successfully fulfil its three core tasks of collective defence, crisis management and cooperative security. It is key to push back potential adversaries who use military, political and economic tools to weaken the societies and undermine the security of Allies. Resilient civilian services and infrastructure are also essential for Allied military forces to operate effectively in peace, crisis or conflict -- or during a global pandemic, as is currently the case." IV. Sharpen technological edge "Technological innovations are changing the nature of peace, crisis and conflict. In a world of growing geopolitical competition, NATO Allies can no longer take their technological edge for granted. As the indispensable forum for transatlantic cooperation on all security-related aspects of emerging and disruptive technologies, NATO is determined to stay ahead of the curve. In recent years, Allies have identified seven key emerging and disruptive technologies: artificial intelligence, data and computing, autonomy, quantum-enabled technologies, biotechnology, hypersonic technology and space. They have also agreed an implementation strategy that sets out ways in which NATO can work with partners, academia and the private sector -- including start-ups -- to develop new technologies more quickly and strengthen the industrial base. "As part of NATO 2030, the Secretary General has proposed to establish a new transatlantic defence innovation accelerator to foster more transatlantic cooperation on critical technologies and maintain the ability of Allies to work together. The accelerator will also help to better harness civilian innovation by working even more intensively together with partners, academia and the private sector -- especially start-ups -- to adapt to and adopt new technologies more quickly." V. Support rules-based international order "When it comes to upholding the rules-based international order, countries like Russia and China do not share the Alliance's values. They are at the forefront of a pushback against that order. This has implications for the security, values and democratic way of life of Allied countries. To remain successful and ensure the defence and security of the Euro-Atlantic area, NATO should play a greater role in preserving and shaping the rules-based international order in areas that are important to Allied security. This includes by speaking with one voice in defence of shared values and interests. As part of NATO 2030, Allies will also take decisions to deepen NATO's relationships with like-minded countries and international organizations near and far, including in the Asia-Pacific." VI. Boost partner training "When NATO's neighbours are more stable, NATO is more secure. Years of experience have taught the Alliance that prevention is better than intervention. NATO must always remain ready to deploy troops to manage crises when necessary. However, such operations are costly and difficult to sustain and do not necessarily address the underlying factors contributing to insecurity and instability. "Strengthening partners and training local forces is a more sustainable and cost-effective way to address insecurity, build stability and fight terrorism." VII. Combat climate change "NATO has recognized climate change as a security challenge for many years. In the Sahel, drought has fuelled conflict, driven migration and helped create the conditions for terrorism. In the Arctic, melting ice could lead to new geopolitical tensions. "In March, Allies agreed a new Climate Change and Security Agenda and NATO is now developing an ambitious action plan on climate change for the Summit. "There are three areas where NATO has an important role to play. It will aim to set the gold standard on understanding, adapting to and mitigating the security implications of climate change by: monitoring and tracking climate change much more closely assessing the impact on assets and installations Alliance-wide; and reducing military emissions to contribute to the goal of Net Zero." VIII. The next Strategic Concept "NATO's current Strategic Concept was agreed in 2010 and has served NATO well. Nonetheless, the world has fundamentally changed in the past decade. That is why the time has come to adapt NATO for an increasingly contested and unpredictable security environment. "At the Summit, NATO Leaders will formally ask the Secretary General to steer the process for NATO's next Strategic Concept. It will take account of NATO's significant military and political adaptation since 2014 and recognize new realities. It will also be an opportunity to recommit to shared values and chart a common course for the future." IX. Invest in the Alliance "Taking forward the ambitious and forward-looking NATO 2030 agenda will require continued investment in collective defence. The Alliance is already on the right track, with seven consecutive years of increases in defence spending by European Allies and Canada. It will be important to keep this momentum. At the same time, Allies are also discussing how to invest more together, in NATO, so that they can do more together. Because pooling resources is a force multiplier and an effective way to boost common security. Common funding also sends a powerful message of unity and resolve -- both to Allied citizens and to any potential adversary." (www.nato.int)
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NATO 2030 is the main focus of this year's NATO Summit. It is a series
of proposals from Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to set NATO's
future direction into 2030,
whose purpose is to "make sure NATO remains strong militarily, becomes
even stronger politically and takes a more global approach." These
proposals are said to have come from
consultations with an expert group appointed by Stoltenberg, 14 "Young
Leaders," said to be career professionals aged 25-35 from NATO
countries, "Allied parliamentarians, civil society, public and private
sector experts." 