| NATO in Afghanistan: A Test of the Transatlantic Alliance
Gallis, Paul
CRS Report for Congress. Congressional Research Service, Updated July 16, 2007, online edition
The mission of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Afghanistan is seen as a test of the alliance’s political will and military capabilities. The allies are seeking to create a “new” NATO, able to go beyond the European theater and combat new threats such as terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Afghanistan is NATO’s first “out-of-area” mission beyond Europe. The purpose of the mission is the stabilization and reconstruction of Afghanistan. The mission is a difficult one because it must take place while combat operations against Taliban insurgents continue. Paul Gallis is a Specialist in European Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division.
Go to the report:
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL33627.pdf
F11/05-07. Posted August 9, 2007
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