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Videos 2003 The following videos can be viewed on-line and/or ordered from NATO's Media Library. Videos can be ordered by recognised members of the press and media and educational institutions. All other requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Unveiling of the New NATO Headquarters The new Headquarters represents the physical manifestation of the new NATO: a state of the art, flexible facility reflecting an Organisation in the process of widespread and continuous modernisation to ensure it remains a dynamic relevant, effective body able to face new risks, threats and challenges to Euro-Atlantic peace and stability. On-line only - January 2003. (.WMV/917Kb) Press Conference by SACEUR Press Conference by SACEUR, General James L. Jones during his visit at the Allied North (AFNORTH) Headquarters. On-line only - 11-12 February 2003. (.WMV/16749Kb) Video-interview: Challenges to modern society Jean Fournet, Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy New threats and challenges to society such as food chain security, environmental crime, risk communication were the focus of a round table meeting of NATO's Committee on the Challenges of Modern Society on 20 March 2003. On-line only - March 2003. More... Video-interview: NATO-EU relations Gnther Altenburg, Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs In December 2002, NATO and the EU signed a landmark agreement that opened the way for closer political and military co-operation between the two organisations. On-line only - March 2003. More... Video-interview SACEUR General James L. Jones, Supreme Allied Commander Europe General James L. Jones discusses his priorities and plans to revitalize the military capabilities of the NATO Alliance. On-line only - May 2003 More... Video-interview General Harald Kujat, Chairman of the Military Committee At a time when NATO is in a period of change, with the transformation of its forces and military command structure, the General Kujat, clearly explains how his role and that of the committee remain unchanged. On-line only - May 2003 More... Video-interview Ted Whiteside, Head WMD Center Mr. Whiteside describes how NATO is tackling the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction (WMD). He explains new initiatives launched at the November 2002 Prague Summit. On-line only - May 2003 More... Ferghana 2003 - 28-30 April 2003 Exercise “Ferghana 2003” is a contribution by Uzbekistan to NATO's 2003 Partnership for Peace work programme. The exercise scenario is based on a devastating earthquake and landslides striking the Ferghana valley region in Uzbekistan and causing a substantial number of casualties and serious damage. .WMV/10247Kb Video-Conference Virtual Silk Highway - 11 June 2003 The “Virtual Silk Highway” network is now fully operational. This NATO Science Programme project links the eight countries of Central Asia and the South Caucasus to the worldwide Internet through a wideband satellite link. On-line only - June 2003 .WMV/5796Kb Video-interview: The new security environment Chris Donnelly, Special Advisor to the Secretary General for Central and Eastern Europe Mr. Donnelly talks about the new types of security threats and challenges that NATO faces today. On-line only - June 2003 More... Video-interview: NATO's transformation command Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani, Jr., US Navy, Supreme Allied Commander, Transformation Admiral Giambastiani, recently appointed to be the first Allied Commander Transformation, explains his goals for the coming years. On-line only - June 2003 More... Video-interview: Women in NATO forces Colonel Cheryl D. Lamerson, Chairperson of the Committee on Women in the NATO Forces, Colonel Lamerson explains the goals of the Committee and talks about the changing attitudes towards women in the armed forces, and the role of women in today's high-tech forces. On-line only - July 2003 More... NATO school celebrates 50th anniversary The NATO School in Oberammergau, Germany, celebrated its 50th anniversary on 27 June 2003. More than 115,000 officers, non-commissioned officers and civilians from NATO and partner countries have been trained at the school to date. On-line only - July 2003 (WMV/615Kb) Video-interview: Transatlantic defence cooperation Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment, Mr. Robert Gregory Bell Mr. Bell explains the role of NATO's new Defence Investment Division, the problems hindering transatlantic defence cooperation, and the efforts being made to close the technological gap between the United States and other NATO members. On-line only - July 2003 More... Video-interview: NATO in Afghanistan NATO Secretary General, Lord Robertson On 11 August NATO is due to take over command of the International Security and Assistance Force (ISAF) in Kabul, Afghanistan. This will be NATO's first ever mission outside Europe in its 54-year history. On-line only - July 2003 More... Video-interview: NATO's mission in Afghanistan General Jack Deverell, Commander-in-Chief Allied Forces North NATO's landmark mission in Afghanistan will be run by the Alliance's Allied Forces North (AFNORTH), based in Brunssum, the Netherlands. On-line only - July 2003 More... Video-interview: Informing Russia about NATO Rolf Welberts, Director of NATO's Information Office in Moscow Rolf Welberts, Director of NATO's Moscow information office, talks about what the office does, the perception of NATO in Russia, stereotypes that still have to be overcome and awareness of the NATO-Russia Council and its work. On-line only - August 2003 English - Russian Video-interview: Informing Ukraine's public about NATO Michel Duray, Director of the NATO Information and Documentation Centre in Ukraine Michel Duray talks about the mission and day-to-day tasks of the NATO Information and Documentation Centre in Ukraine. On-line only - August 2003 English - Ukrainian Video-interview: Protecting populations against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attacks Steve Orosz, Deputy Assistant Secretary General, Civil Emergency Planning and Exercises Steve Orosz talks about NATO's civil emergency planning capabilities and what the Alliance is doing to protect populations from the threat of terrorist attacks with weapons of mass destruction. On-line only - September 2003 English Video-interview: Looking back at 14 years at NATO Chris Donnelly, Special Advisor to the Secretary General for Central and Eastern Europe Chris Donnelly reflects on his 14 years of service for the Alliance and describes the special atmosphere at NATO at the end of the Cold War and when the first contacts with the Soviet Union were established. On-line only - September 2003 English Video-interview: Securing Peace Conference on NATO's Role in Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution Ambassador Jean Fournet, NATO Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy, outlines the aim of the conference. On-line only - October 2003 English - Franais Video-interview: Science Partnership Prize 2003 Breakthrough in ophthalmic imaging Dr. Andrey Larichev (Russia) and Dr. Leonard John Otten (USA) are the joint winners of the 2003 NATO Science Partnership Prize. On-line only - October 2003 English Video briefing: NATO this month - October 2003 Briefing on current issues by the NATO Spokesman NATO this month: Informal Meetings of NATO Defence Ministers in Colorado Springs NATO's Current Operations Looking forward to the next summit NATO-Russia relations NATO Secretary General On-line only - October 2003 English Video-interview: Civil emergency planning at NATO Steve Orosz, Deputy Assistant Secretary General Civil Emergency Planning Steve Orosz explains NATO's Civil Emergency Planning Programme, its goals and scope. He talks about how civil emergency planning fits into NATO's overall transformation to address today's security challenges. On-line only - October 2003 English Video-interview: Informing NATO member countries Dr. Stefanie Babst, Head of NATO Countries Relations Section, Public Diplomacy Division Dr. Stefanie Babst talks about the information programmes she runs as Head of the NATO Countries Relations section in NATO's Public Diplomacy Division. On-line only - October 2003 English Video briefing: NATO this month - November 2003 Briefing on current issues by the NATO Spokesman As Lord Robertson comes to the end of his four-year term as NATO Secretary General, he has been traveling to NATO and partners countries on farewell visits. Expanding the peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan, preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit in Istanbul and the ministerial meetings scheduled for December are top on NATO’s agenda. On-line only - November 2003 English Dacia 2003 - 7-10 October 2003 Exercise Dacia 2003 was a contribution of Romania to the Partnership Work Programme (PWP) for 2003. The scenario for the field exercise focused on consequence management following a terrorist attack using a Radiological Dispersion Device ("dirty bomb"). .WMV/9069Kb Final Response - Aug.-Sept. 2003 NATO Exercise on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) detection. Video produced by the US Department of Defence and the Department of the Army, and release by the US Army Public Affairs Office .WMV/4106Kb Video-interview: Addressing new threats and challenges Deniz Yüksel-Beten, Head of NATO Threats & Challenges Section, Public Diplomacy Division Deniz Yüksel-Beten talks about what the NATO Threats and Challenges Section does, the issues it seeks to address and projects it is involved in. She talks about an upcoming workshop on desertification in the Mediterranean region as well as future plans. On-line only - November 2003 English Video-interview: Facing up to the CBRN threat Yves Dubucq, Commander (BE) - NBC Defence Center Yves Dubucq, Belgian Commander of an NBC Defence Centre, talks about the threat of chemical, biological and nuclear attacks against NATO troops and how the new CBRN battalion would tackle the consequences of such an attack and its capabilities. On-line only - December 2003 English French Video briefing: NATO this month - December 2003 Briefing on current issues by the NATO Spokesman As Lord Robertson comes to the end of his four-year term as NATO Secretary General, he has been traveling to NATO and partners countries on farewell visits. Expanding the peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan, preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit in Istanbul and the ministerial meetings scheduled for December are top on NATO’s agenda. On-line only - December 2003 English Video-interview: NATO's Trust Fund policy Susan Pond, Head of the Partnership for Peace and Cooperation Programmes Susan Pond talks about NATO's Partnership for Peace Trust Fund policy, which finances projects to assist partner countries in the transformation of their armed forces through the destruction of surplus small arms, light weapons and munitions. On-line only - December 2003 English Video-interview: Farewell interview NATO Secretary General, Lord Robertson In this farewell video interview, NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson talks about his four years in office, the challenges he faced, the objectives and goals he had in mind when he took up office, the future of NATO, and the advice he would pass on to his successor Jaap de Hoop Scheffer of the Netherlands. On-line only - December 2003 English