1、POLICY BRIEF 5/2022 NATOs 2022 Strategic ConceptChange,Continuity and ImplicationsGabriella Bolstad and Eskil JakobsenIn the 2022 Strategic Concept,NATO reaffirms its founding purpose by returning to the pre-2010 tradition of presenting collective defense as the key responsibility of the Alliance.Th
2、e three core tasks set out for NATO are deterrence and defense,crisis prevention and management,and cooperative security.Russias aggression in Ukraine has led to a far stronger focus on conventional military forces on the strategic level.This change is well-harmonized with the significant boost to f
3、orce posture announced at the Madrid Summit.Russia has gone from being described as a potential“strategic partner”in 2010 to being defined as an aggressive adversary.As a clear message to Russia and Ukraine,the Concept underscores that a strong,independent Ukraine is vital for the stability of the E
4、uro-Atlantic area.The balancing act of both communicating firm condemnation of Russias aggression towards Ukraine and presenting a vision for a more resolved relationship in the future is a key challenge for NATO.The new Concept represents a significant shift in NATOs official perception of China.Th
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