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Operation Moshtarak illustrates way forward in Afghanistan

Operation Moshtarak illustrates way forward in Afghanistan
10 Mar. 2010

During his visit to NATO Headquarters on 10 March, NATO’s Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan, Ambassador Mark Sedwill, briefed the North Atlantic Council on the progress of the military and civilian phases of Operation Moshtarak which is ongoing in southern Afghanistan.

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Secretary General underlines NATO’s strategic interest in the security of all ICI partner countries

Secretary General underlines NATO’s strategic interest in the security of all ICI partner countries
08 Mar. 2010

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen paid his first official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain on 7 and 8 March 2010, where he held bilateral meetings with King Ahmad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Khalifa and General Shaikh Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force.

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NATO Secretary General's statement on the Iraqi elections

NATO Secretary General's statement on the Iraqi elections
08 Mar. 2010

I congratulate the Iraqi Government and people on the elections held on 7 March. Regardless of the attempts of violent extremists, these elections represent yet another crucial achievement for the development of a full democratic Iraq.

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The coming role of Asia

It could be argued that the continent that has changed most in the 21st century is Asia. With rising growth, populations and burgeoning economies, it was never going to be long before these rose up the security agenda. Here we look at just a sample of what these could be - from China's role in tackling climate change to Central Asia's importance to regional stability. More...



Clearing cold war remnants in Azerbaijan

Grazing sheep near Saloglu, in the north-eastern corner of Azerbaijan, used to be a dangerous task. In an area of more than five square kilometres, hundreds of thousands of pieces of explosive material lay hidden from view at various depths below the rolling, shrub-covered land. Now thanks to a NATO Trust Fund project, a large part of the area has been cleared, and one day soon, the entire former military base will be safe for the local population. More...



Last updated: 11-Mar-2010 18:16

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NATO in Kosovo

  • KFOR "placemat" (Contributing nations and troop numbers) - 1 Feb. 2010 (PDF/332Kb)
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