Overview
The mission of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Afghanistan is seen as a test of the alliance's political will and military capabilities. The allies are seeking to create a "new" NATO, able to go beyond the European theater and combat new threats such as terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Afghanistan is NATO's first "out-of-area" mission beyond Europe. The purpose of the mission is the stabilization and reconstruction of Afghanistan. The mission is a difficult one because it must take place while combat operations against Taliban insurgents continue.
- | Author: Paul Gallis
- | Publisher: Bibliogov
- | Publication Date: Jan 28, 2013
- | Number of Pages: 30 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1288668562
- | ISBN-13: 9781288668564
