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Meet Hedwige Lauwaert, who supported NATO’s media relations for more than 25 years

During her long career at NATO, Hedwige Lauwaert served as the principal assistant to four NATO Spokespersons. In this behind-the-scenes role, she helped the Alliance communicate with thousands of international journalists – and witnessed turning points in NATO history, such as the accession of the first countries from the former Eastern Bloc in 1999, NATO’s operation Allied Force conducted in March 1999 to halt the humanitarian catastrophe that was then unfolding in Kosovo, and the invocation of Article 5 after the 9/11 terrorist attacks against the United States.
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NATO Through Time podcast – NATO’s open door (1999) with the former Hungarian Foreign Minister and former Czech Ambassador

The NATO Through Time podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history. This episode features former Hungarian Foreign Minister János Martonyi and former Czech Ambassador Karel Kovanda, who helped their countries join NATO in 1999.
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NATO 2099 graphic novel imagines the future of the Alliance

In 2024, NATO is celebrating its 75th anniversary. At this key milestone, the NATO Defense College (NDC) is looking ahead to 75 years in the future, imagining what NATO – and the world – will look like in 2099.
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NATO Secretary General concludes landmark 75th Anniversary Washington Summit

On Thursday (11 July 2024), Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg wrapped up NATO’s 75th Anniversary Summit in Washington, D.C. At the Summit, Allies made decisions to further strengthen deterrence and defence, bolster long-term support to Ukraine and deepen global partnerships.
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Secretary General celebrates NATO’s 75th anniversary with Allied leaders on the eve of the Washington Summit

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg celebrated NATO's 75th anniversary with US President Joe Biden and all other Allied Heads of State and Government in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday (9 July 2024).
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Secretary General celebrates NATO’s 75th anniversary with Allied leaders on the eve of the Washington Summit

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg celebrated NATO's 75th anniversary with US President Joe Biden and all other Allied Heads of State and Government in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday (9 July 2024).
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NATO Through Time podcast – A transatlantic alliance with former Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller

The NATO Through Time podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history. This episode features Rose Gottemoeller, who served as Deputy Secretary General of NATO from 2016 to 2019, and who was the first woman and second American to hold that position.
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Meet Lieutenant General Ferenc Kajári, the first Hungarian KFOR commander

Lieutenant General Ferenc Kajári understands the value of NATO better than most people. Two years ago, he led the Kosovo Force (KFOR), a NATO-led peace-support operation aimed to maintain peace and stability in Kosovo. Earlier in his career, in 1996, he was deployed to NATO’s peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He also contributed to Hungary’s accession to NATO in 1999. What was it like to live through these historical milestones? And what were his main goals when commanding the Alliance’s longest-standing mission, which is marking its 25th anniversary in 2024?
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Meet Lieutenant General Ferenc Kajári, the first Hungarian KFOR commander

Lieutenant General Ferenc Kajári understands the value of NATO better than most people. Two years ago, he led the Kosovo Force (KFOR), a NATO-led peace-support operation aimed to maintain peace and stability in Kosovo. Earlier in his career, in 1996, he was deployed to NATO’s peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He also contributed to Hungary’s accession to NATO in 1999. What was it like to live through these historical milestones? And what were his main goals when commanding the Alliance’s longest-standing mission, which is marking its 25th anniversary in 2024?
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NATO Through Time podcast – A political-military alliance with Lt Gen Hans-Werner Wiermann

The NATO Through Time podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history. This episode features Lt Gen Hans-Werner Wiermann, who served as Director General of NATO’s International Military Staff (DGIMS) from 2019 until 2022.

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