Introduction to NATO Chicago Summit - From Lisbon Summit to Now
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Chicago Summit Wrap-Up
Obama: Two years ago in Lisbon, we took action in several areas that are critical to the future of our alliance and we pledged that in Chicago we would do more. Over the last two days, we have delivered.
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Chicago Summit Declaration
We, the Heads of State and Government of the member countries of the North Atlantic Alliance, have gathered in Chicago to renew our commitment to our vital transatlantic bond; take stock of progress in, and reconfirm our commitment to, our operations in Afghanistan, Kosovo and elsewhere ...
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Remarks by President Obama and NATO Secretary General Rasmussen Before Bilateral Meeting
President Obama: Well, I just want to not only welcome Secretary General Rasmussen to my hometown of Chicago -- my understanding is he’s already enjoyed some of the sights, and we were hearing about him jogging along the lake and appreciating the outstanding views and the skyline -- but more importantly, I want to thank him for his extraordinary leadership.
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Remarks by the President at Opening NAC Meeting
The President: Thank you very much, Mr. Secretary General. Anders, I want to take this opportunity on behalf of all of us to thank you for your outstanding leadership over these past three years. And I want to begin by welcoming each and every one of you to my hometown. I hope everybody has enjoyed themselves.
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Assistant Secretary, Statement before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
"In addition to the opportunity to showcase one of our nation's great cities, our hosting of the Summit is a tangible symbol of the importance of NATO to the United States. It is also an opportunity to underscore to the American people the continued value of the Alliance to the security challenges we face today." »
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Video: NATO Summit in Chicago: Priorities for the 21st Century
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo H. Daalder describes priority issues for the NATO Summit, taking place in Chicago May 20-21, 2012.
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Video: Upcoming NATO Summit in Chicago
Ambassador Daalder gave a virtual press conference through LiveAtState on the Chicago Summit. He discussed a variety of topics, including Afghanistan, Macedonia, & more Text »
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The Chicago Summit and U.S. Policy
Tina Kaidanow, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs at the Department of State, gives testimony to Congress about the upcoming Chicago Summit.
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Joint NATO Defense and Foreign Ministerial Meeting April 18-19
At the joint NATO Defense and Foreign Ministerial Meeting April 18-19 at NATO Headquarters, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton laid out three initiatives for the upcoming NATO summit in Chicago. Video »
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Secretary Clinton Speaks to the World Affairs Council on the 2012 NATO Conference
Thank you very much for that introduction. And in this fast-changing world, we need leaders with a steady hand and a clear vision for the future. General, you have demonstrated both, and I very much appreciate that.
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The United States and Europe: Meeting Global Challenges
Remarks by Assistant Secretary Philip Gordon, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, at the International Institute for Strategic Studies
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NATO and the Transatlantic Alliance
Ambassador Ivo Daalder’s remarks at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Readout of the President's Meeting with NATO Secretary General Rasmussen
Read about the President's meeting with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. (White House)
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Obama, NATO Chief Discuss Libya, Afghanistan
President Obama and NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen meet to discuss NATO’s just-ended mission to support Libya and to discuss goals for the 2012 Chicago summit. (U.S. Department of State - International Information Programs)
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Chicago ready to welcome NATO summit in 2012
NATO is gearing up for next year’s meeting of heads of state and government in Chicago on 20-21 May. (NATO)
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Topic page on the Strategic Concept
An in-depth page of the Alliance’s approach to security and guidelines for the adaptation of its military forces. (NATO)
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NATO Adopts New Strategic Concept
The 28-nation NATO alliance has adopted a vision and approach to collective security for the 21st century that considers such wide-ranging threats as terrorism, cyberattacks and missile attacks. (U.S. Department of State - International Information Programs)
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A New Alliance For a New Century, Op-Ed by Ambassador Daalder (PDF, 602KB)
US Ambassador to NATO, Ivo Daalder describes how the Alliance can be refashioned to tackle the security challenges of the twenty-first century. (The RUSI Journal)
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Review of the NATO Lisbon Summit in 2010
Check out the latest resources on on issues related to the NATO's New Strategic Concept. (NATO)
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NATO Review Magazine coverage of Lisbon Summit
Read what experts and those on the streets have to say about exactly makes up the 'new NATO'. (NATO)
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USNATO coverage of Lisbon Summit
A look at some of the recent opinion pieces, articles, speeches, and blog entries from U.S. Ambassador Daalder on the Lison Summit. (U.S. Mission to NATO)
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Video: NATO Summit Presidential Press Conference
President Obama speaks to the media after the NATO Summit in Lisbon, Portugal. (White House) Read the official transcript here »
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President’s announcement of the U.S. hosting the Summit
President Obama, in an address to the American people, outlines the administration’s plans for future policy in Afghanistan. (White House)