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Modernize the Kit and the Message
Over the last few years NATO has been called many things, from obsolete, to brain-dead, to warmongering. So we must be doing something right. In truth, built on the common values of individual liberty, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, NATO is an unparalleled defensive Alliance which has kept the Euro-Atlantic region and beyond safe for more than seventy years. It has played a crucial role in bringing security and stability to Europe and its neighborhood, as its role in the Balkans showed. The importance of this can’t be underestimated in this seventy-fifth anniversary of the end of the Second World War. NATO continues to act as a platform for shared values and interests, now with partnerships across the world. The world is growing more dangerous. Technological advances have the potential to transform warfare as significantly as nuclear weapons did after WW2. We need to be clear with our publics what NATO does now and needs to do in the future. Tellingly, a lot of Russian energy still goes into trying to undermine the North Atlantic Alliance every day. NATO is fit for the challenges of today. But it will only remain successful over the next seventy years if it continues to modernize its capabilities and its message.
Key Takeaways:
- 0:00 Intro
- 1:48 Dame talks about who NATO’s audiences are nowadays, what should be the message and how to modernize it
- 3:40 Dame talks of the importance of improving the message and if NATO has kept the message side up
- 5:31 Dame also talks about the importance of avoiding the use of acronyms while laying out your message
- 6:16 Dame talks about NATO’s biggest threat Russia and the impact it would make if they worked together to uphold what the Security Council decides
- 8:52 Dame speaks of how the Security Council decisions are being less respected around the world due to the Russian and Chinese behavior
- 11:57 Dame suggests that if only the Alliance could hasten the consensus process that would be very important
- 14:51 Dame talks about the importance of NATO allies to keep their systems safe and secure and why Huawei was not able to go through with 5g network
- 17:39 Dame talks about NATO's list of challenges and if China could be a military threat and if they should be worried
- 20:11 Dame shares the reasons why the UK felt it need to present a renewed commitment to NATO and looking at its capabilities and resources
- 20:47 Dame also shares reasons why a lot of NATO allies are modernizing their defense forces
- 22:57 Dame gives recommendations on what NATO should do in order for it to shine again in terms of its image to the world
Shows Mentioned:
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-series/nato20-2020/modernize-the-kit-and-the-message/
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/
https://twitter.com/hashtag/strongerwithallies?lang=en
Quotes Mentioned:
“There’s always scope for a simpler message.”
“We have a big problem, because of Russia's desire to undermine international unity.”
“You could say consensus is just another word for unanimity.”
“One of the things we must all do after COVID is making sure when we don't fall behind in the technological race.”
“Even if NATO doesn't view China as a military threat now, it's obviously something to watch.”
“You adapt to survive.”
Guests Social Media Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-pierce-99805490/
https://twitter.com/KarenPierceUK?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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By NATOOver the last few years NATO has been called many things, from obsolete, to brain-dead, to warmongering. So we must be doing something right. In truth, built on the common values of individual liberty, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, NATO is an unparalleled defensive Alliance which has kept the Euro-Atlantic region and beyond safe for more than seventy years. It has played a crucial role in bringing security and stability to Europe and its neighborhood, as its role in the Balkans showed. The importance of this can’t be underestimated in this seventy-fifth anniversary of the end of the Second World War. NATO continues to act as a platform for shared values and interests, now with partnerships across the world. The world is growing more dangerous. Technological advances have the potential to transform warfare as significantly as nuclear weapons did after WW2. We need to be clear with our publics what NATO does now and needs to do in the future. Tellingly, a lot of Russian energy still goes into trying to undermine the North Atlantic Alliance every day. NATO is fit for the challenges of today. But it will only remain successful over the next seventy years if it continues to modernize its capabilities and its message.
Key Takeaways:
- 0:00 Intro
- 1:48 Dame talks about who NATO’s audiences are nowadays, what should be the message and how to modernize it
- 3:40 Dame talks of the importance of improving the message and if NATO has kept the message side up
- 5:31 Dame also talks about the importance of avoiding the use of acronyms while laying out your message
- 6:16 Dame talks about NATO’s biggest threat Russia and the impact it would make if they worked together to uphold what the Security Council decides
- 8:52 Dame speaks of how the Security Council decisions are being less respected around the world due to the Russian and Chinese behavior
- 11:57 Dame suggests that if only the Alliance could hasten the consensus process that would be very important
- 14:51 Dame talks about the importance of NATO allies to keep their systems safe and secure and why Huawei was not able to go through with 5g network
- 17:39 Dame talks about NATO's list of challenges and if China could be a military threat and if they should be worried
- 20:11 Dame shares the reasons why the UK felt it need to present a renewed commitment to NATO and looking at its capabilities and resources
- 20:47 Dame also shares reasons why a lot of NATO allies are modernizing their defense forces
- 22:57 Dame gives recommendations on what NATO should do in order for it to shine again in terms of its image to the world
Shows Mentioned:
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-series/nato20-2020/modernize-the-kit-and-the-message/
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/
https://twitter.com/hashtag/strongerwithallies?lang=en
Quotes Mentioned:
“There’s always scope for a simpler message.”
“We have a big problem, because of Russia's desire to undermine international unity.”
“You could say consensus is just another word for unanimity.”
“One of the things we must all do after COVID is making sure when we don't fall behind in the technological race.”
“Even if NATO doesn't view China as a military threat now, it's obviously something to watch.”
“You adapt to survive.”
Guests Social Media Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-pierce-99805490/
https://twitter.com/KarenPierceUK?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor