#strategic concept

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NATO 2010 Strategic Concept: — Adopted at the Lisbon Summit, this concept identified collective defense, crisis management, and cooperative security as NATO's core tasks. It addressed a broader range of threats, including cyber-attacks and terrorism, and referred to Russia as a 'strategic partner.'
NATO 2022 Strategic Concept — Adopted at the Madrid Summit, this document identifies Russia as the 'most significant and direct threat' to Allied security. It reaffirms NATO's three core tasks and addresses the challenges posed by China for the first time.
The Alliance — Agreed upon at the Rome Summit, this was the Alliance's first post-Cold War strategic concept. It adopted a broader approach to security, emphasizing dialogue and cooperation alongside collective defense, and significantly reduced the role of nuclear forces.
The Alliance — Approved at the Washington Summit, this document adapted the Alliance to the post-Cold War security environment. It broadened NATO's mission to include crisis management and 'out-of-area' operations, and reaffirmed the 'open-door policy' for new members.