The 75th Anniversary of NATO, The Washington Summit

Siposné Kecskeméthy, Klára and Sipos, Alexandra (2024) The 75th Anniversary of NATO, The Washington Summit. In: Národná a medzinárodná bezpečnosť Akadémia ozbrojených síl generála Milana Rastislava Štefánika.

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Abstract

North Atlantic Treaty Organization celebrated its 75th anniversary in Washington. The Washington Summit addressed the following important issues: deterrence and defence, further strengthening the defence of the Eastern flank, the defence expenditures of the member states, cooperation with Asia-Pacific partners, the systemic challenge posed by China, the Russian Federation as the most significant and immediate threat to NATO. The most important issue was the continued and predictable political, military, financial, economic and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. The Defence Investment Pledge was reaffirmed, more than two-thirds of member countries have met the commitment to spend annually at least 2% of GDP on defense. The Russian Federation is the most significant and immediate threat to the Alliance, while China poses a systemic challenge to Alliance interests, security and values. The Russian-Chinese strategic partnership and Chinese support for the Russian Federation through covert technology transfer are of concern. The Partnership for Peace and the Mediterranean Dialogue initiatives celebrated their 30th anniversaries, while the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative celebrated its 20th anniversary. A new era begins for the Alliance, with Mark Rutte, the new Secretary General at the forefront from 1st October.

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