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NATO Approves a New Strategic Concept

Jul 7, 2022 | 18:41 GMT

NATO's flag.

NATO's flag.

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NATO's first update to its Strategic Concept in 12 years underscores the foundational shifts in the Western security alliance's priorities and threat perceptions as the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, China expands its reach in Asia, and temperatures rise across the world.