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Jaap de Hoop Scheffer
Jaap de Hoop Scheffer is Secretary General of NATO.
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The Truth about NATO Burden-Sharing
Jaap de Hoop Scheffer Series: The World in Words 2008-06-18Recent headlines have fostered a false impression that many of Europe’s NATO allies are under-performing in Afghanistan, and are either unable or unwilling to make a greater effort. While no single measure can resolve NATO's burden-sharing problem, a range of initiatives now underway should help.... read Comments: 0 Recommended: 0 Read: 8187
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The Primacy of NATO
Jaap de Hoop Scheffer Series: The World in Words 2005-02-18FOR PUBLICATION FEBRUARY 22, NOT BEFORE... read Comments: 0 Recommended: 0 Read: 11756
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NATO After Istanbul
Jaap de Hoop Scheffer Series: The World in Words 2004-07-07Last week, the heads of state and government of NATO's 26 member nations gathered in Istanbul for a major summit. The symbolism of a city that bridges two continents was especially appropriate. In Istanbul, we not only reinforced the alliance's vital transatlantic link, but also built bridges of cooperation to other regions. After the discord over Iraq, the summit demonstrated a new momentum in transatlantic security cooperation, and reinforced NATO's role as the major instrument for that cooperation. The key decisions that we took at the summit make this very clear.... read Comments: 0 Recommended: 0 Read: 10722
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