Dear Visitors,

It is our pleasure to launch the first thematic discussion topic: NATO’s Core Tasks and Functions – the meaning of collective defence and deterrence in today’s environment. More specifically, how should we confront a broader spectrum of threats to our populations, such as terrorism, cyber-attacks or energy security. What should NATO’s role be in disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation? And what is the meaning of the Washington Treaty’s Article V, the collective defence clause of the Alliance, in the new security environment?

Share with us your ideas, analysis or recommendations on what you consider should be NATO’s core principles, priorities and tasks in the future. The topic will be running for approximately two weeks, until a new discussion theme will be announced.

To facilitate the flow of discussion and present your inputs in a coherent report to our Secretary General, the Group of 12 Experts and other stakeholders, we kindly ask you to tailor your contributions at this time towards this topic only.

Thank you. We are looking forward to your constructive inputs.