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Allied perceptions on security, defence and NATO in 2023

In 2023, NATO continued to monitor Allied citizens’ perceptions on defence and security. Findings show significant agreement that NATO membership makes foreign attack less likely (61 per cent, consistent with 2022), and support for increased defence spending has risen by five percentage points (40 per cent in 2023; 35 per cent in 2022). A majority of Allied respondents agree with their country continuing to provide support to Ukraine (63 per cent).
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NATO Secretary General launches his Annual Report for 2023

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg launched his annual report for 2023 on Thursday (14 March 2024), which covers all aspects of the Alliance’s work over the past year.
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Secretary General thanks President Duda for Poland’s contributions following 25 years of NATO membership

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the Polish President Andrzej Duda to NATO Headquarters on Thursday (14 March 2024), two days after the 25th anniversary of Poland’s accession to NATO. The Secretary General praised Poland for its contributions to the Alliance and its strong support for Ukraine.
13 Mar. 2024

8th NATO military staff talks with China

On 13 March 2024, the eighth iteration of the annual NATO-China Military Staff Talks was held in Beijing.
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Sweden attends first North Atlantic Council meeting as an Ally, in discussion devoted to NATO-EU cooperation

For the first time in history, thirty-two NATO Allies gathered for a meeting of the North Atlantic Council on Tuesday (12 March 2024), with Sweden’s Ambassador Axel Wernhoff taking his alphabetical place around the table.
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There’s no business like snow business – US Marines build their skills in the Norwegian Arctic

The US Marines of 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment are heading to the northernmost part of Norway for exercise Nordic Response – part of NATO’s Steadfast Defender 24, the largest NATO exercise in decades. But before they get there, they’ll need to master the unforgiving Norwegian winter.
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Swedish flag raised at NATO Headquarters

The Swedish flag was raised at NATO Headquarters for the first time on Monday (11 March 2024) in a ceremony to mark the country’s membership of the Alliance. Sweden became NATO’s 32nd Ally on 7 March upon depositing its instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with the United States government in Washington D.C.
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Sweden contributes to boost the Alliance’s resilience through cooperation with private sector

Government officials and private sector representatives from NATO Allies and partner countries met in Stockholm, Sweden, on 5 and 6 March 2024 to share views and best practices on how to secure critical supplies. The discussions highlighted the importance of the private sector’s role in enhancing Allied countries resilience, including through support to NATO’s deterrence and defence efforts.
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Meet Lieutenant Colonel Lauranne, an advisor integrating gender perspectives into NATO command’s work

A soldier of the French Army, Lieutenant Colonel Lauranne now works as the gender advisor for Allied Command Transformation (ACT) in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, helping commanders and staff integrate gender perspective into all of the NATO command’s work strands and projects. But what does this mean in practice? How did she become a gender advisor in the first place? What are the most rewarding and challenging initiatives she has been involved in and how have they made a difference to gender equality?
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NATO Secretary General's statement on International Women’s Day

On International Women's Day, I honour the countless women who have shaped and strengthened NATO since the founding of our Alliance 75 years ago. Their resilience, sacrifice, and dedication have been paramount to our success. We have come a long way in integrating gender perspectives into our policies and operations, but our work is far from over.

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