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Since the resurgence of Russia under Putin's leadership the recurring contestation of NATO's legitimacy has evolved from the rhetoric level to a greater oppositional capacity. The features of the New Strategic Concept of the Atlantic Alliance, being outlined by a group of experts, & the new Russian doctrines guiding its external actions that have been approved in the last two years, do not indicate political convergences. The forthcoming NATO Lisbon summit of November 2010 will have to manage a balance between its legitimacy issues towards the Kremlin that have crystallized in Europe, & the need to cooperate with the Russian giant in the global strategic environment. Adapted from the source document.

The debate about NATO strategy is entering the decisive stage in the run-up to the Alliance's Summit, November in Lisbon. Portugal should try to incorporate its vision about Alliance's future in the strategic document namely its views on the transatlantic relations, on the NATO/EU partnership & on the strategic cooperation with Africa & Brazil, among others. Adapted from the source document.

Discusses Portugal's integration into NATO as a result of the Azores agreements and the North Atlantic Pact, and its role in the integration of Spain after the end of the Franco regime. Included in a collection of articles under the overall title "Os 50 anos da Aliança Atlântica". Summaries in English and French p. 253 and 255.

The Greater Middle East is simultaneous a key-region to NATO security interests as well as one of its great challenges. From the AfPak to the Maghreb, from Iran to Palestine, there are too many issues for the Alliance to stand aside. This article defends a strengthening of NATO's strategic focus on the Greater Middle East, but points out some shortcomings in the approach of the report Albright. The inevitability of this strategic region for Euro-Atlantic area needs to be addressed by the uncertainty of Turkish foreign policy, not only as a relevant NATO member, but also as a preeminent & determinant regional power. Adapted from the source document.

In November 2010, the NATO Summit held in Lisbon dominated the political news of the world's media for 24 hours. In only three weeks Risco architects and P-06 designers created an ephemeral summit installation in the pavilions of Lisbon's exhibition centre, which was designed not only to meet the strict requirements for an event of this scale but also to set standards in terms of sustainability and communication design. The spaces that were created provided the framework not only for a political but also for a media event.

Identifies national foreign policy goals, including NATO membership to guarantee national security, European Union membership to secure economic progress, stabilization of the region, and deepening relations with neighboring states; Poland. Summary in English p. 231-232.

It is remarkable that an Alliance built to assure mutual defense remains relevant for such a long period, with so many changes in the international environment. This article analyses NATO's evolution & succeeding transformations, as well as the several hesitations & dilemmas it still has to go through to reach the future. In addition, it highlights the role of Portugal, a founding member, throughout the last sixty years. Adapted from the source document.

Examines the role of NATO in organizing the international system after World War II and after the Cold War, and argues that events in Kosovo confirm this trend. Included in a collection of articles under the overall title "Os 50 anos da Aliança Atlântica". Summaries in English and French p. 253 and 255.