CIAO DATE: 07/2011
December 2010
Global Research in International Affairs Center, Interdisciplinary Center
The Lisbon Summit was important for two reasons. Firstly, the acceptance of a new strategic concept, the seventh since NATO was founded. The new concept comes after the Al Kaide attacks, the Afghan and Iraq wars and a greater threat of proliferation of nuclear weapons. In addition, relations with Russia were reset, making them of strategic importance. The second important aspect is the acceptance of a missile defence system whereby all populations, territory and forces will be protected.
Resource link: NATO's Lisbon Summit: New Strategic Doctrine and the Missile Defence [PDF] - 165K