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This Strategic Forum brief examines the future of NATO’s Partnership for Peace (PFP) following Alliance enlargement and shifting post-9/11 security priorities. With many former partners joining NATO, the program faces questions about its continued relevance. The brief argues that PFP remains essential for promoting defense reform, democratic civil-military relations, interoperability, and regional security cooperation among remaining partner states. It recommends restructuring the program to address distinct regional needs, strengthening subregional initiatives, enhancing counterterrorism cooperation, and improving resource allocation. A revitalized Partnership for Peace, better integrated with NATO’s strategic objectives, would support stability in Europe’s periphery and reinforce long-term Euro-Atlantic security.

Document Type

Policy Brief

Region(s)

The Balkans, The Caucasus, Central Asia

Topic(s)

NATO, Transatlantic Security, Defense Policy

Publication Date

3-2004

Publication

Strategic Forum

Publisher

National Defense University Press

City

Washington, DC

Keywords

NATO Partnership for Peace, NATO Enlargement, Euro-Atlantic Security, Balkan Security, Greater Black Sea Region, Caucasus Security, Central Asia Security, Security Sector Reform, NATO Membership Action Plan (MAP), Defense Reform, Regional Security Cooperation, Counterterrorism Cooperation, Civil Emergency Planning, NATO Security Investment Program, Istanbul Summit 2004

Partnership for Peace: Charting a Course for a New Era

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