NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
President: Axl Paris Ortega Rodríguez
Chair: María Montserrat De La Cruz Villasana, María Fernanda Lugo Martínez, Francisco Hernández Vargas, Valentina Cortés Sánchez, Daniel Bárcenas Nieto.
Topic A) Strategies to address security challenges and environmental responsibilities in the Arctic, countering militarization and fostering regional stability
Topic B) Measures to enhance NATO’s role in the Serbia-Kosovo conflict, foster reconciliation in the Balkans, and mitigate Russian influence
Background and faculties
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was established in 1949 through the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington, D.C., as a political and military alliance uniting 32 member countries to ensure collective defense and stability. This treaty was established with 14 points during the tensions of the Cold War, Article 5 being NATO’s fundamental principle, which states that an attack against one ally, is an attack against all. This alliance creates a transatlantic link, allowing its participants to consult and collaborate on matters of defense and security, as well as to carry out multinational operations for crisis management. It operates independently from the United Nations but often works together on peacemaking and security initiatives; today’s NATO’s main objective is to ensure collective security for its members through deterrence, crisis management, and cooperative security.
In order to guarantee collective defense and security of its member countries, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has the capacity to:
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Promotes dialogue, practical cooperation, and support missions through international negotiations and treaties by collaborating with non-Member Countries and international organizations;
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Updates its policies, capabilities, and structures to tackle emerging threats, including cyberattacks, extremism, hybrid warfare, and disruptions to critical infrastructure;
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Implements peacekeeping operations, humanitarian response, and regional stability efforts while ensuring the collective defense of Member Countries against armed attacks.
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Deploys resources and multinational forces to strengthen, supervise, and train military capabilities, addressing conflicts and preventing escalation in regions impacted by crises;
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Develops strategies, employing advanced technologies, and conducting protection, reconnaissance, and surveillance operations to address global challenges;
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Promotes plans for armament regulation, non-proliferation, and disarmament measures.