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As the future of Afghanistan is discussed at the NATO Summit in Chicago, NATO highlighted the Afghan tradition of kite flying at the annual Chicago Kids & Kites Festival.

The evening before the start of the two-day NATO Summit in Chicago, the cross-town match between the Chicago Cubs and the White Sox was dedicated to all those who have taken part in NATO operations like the ISAF mission in Afghanistan.

Young professionals and students from around the world participate in the Young Atlanticist Summit that takes place in parallel to the NATO Summit in Chicago. The Youth Summit provides the decision-makers of tomorrow the opportunity to engage with the leaders of today. This version includes voiceover and graphics.

Afghan sprinter Massoud Azizi prepares for the London Olympic Games. This version includes voiceover and graphics.

NATO is preparing to acquire 5 unmanned air vehicles or UAVs. With the support of resources on the ground they will allow the Alliance to develop its own ground defense capability. Includes sound bites from Lars Nesse, NAGSMA technical requirements manager and Scott Hulett, NAGSMA technical manager. Also available in high definition.

Jalalabad is home to the Afghan Bollywood industry. Filmmakers and actors from all around the country come to this city in the east of Afghanistan to make their names in cinema. NATO Channel went to see the production of the movie ‘Unfaith’. Includes sound bites from Amershah Talash, Actor And Director, Najeeb Sadiq, Actor Mohammad Shah Majro, Producer-Director-Actor and Najib Ullah Sadiq, Actor.

Afghan girl students defy prejudices and threats, determined to have an education and be able to contribute to their country’s progression towards independence and security. Produced by Alessandro Pavone, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Special Forces from 96 countries focused on “Building the Global SOF Partnership” at a conference in Tampa, Florida. The multinational cooperation of NATO Special Operations Forces serves as a good example for such a global Special Forces network. Produced by Karsten Reiniers. Also available in High Definition.

Although it had an unusual name, the first annual Kabul Police Film Fest got large turnouts and good reviews for films that many considered to be more than just public service announcements made for the Ministry of Interior and the United Nations Development Program, which sponsored the event. Produced by Jeff Holden. This version includes voiceover and graphics.

Lt. General Noorzai visits the Helmand Afghan Border Police (APB) to discuss any last minute issues with the opening of a new compound, and see how the ABP are progressing towards self-sufficiency. Also available in high definition