Perspectives of nato’s partnership policy

Since its foundation in 1949, the Alliance continually is evolving politics of partnership and cooperation with all non-NATO countries. This policy has a special place in the overall policy of the Alliance. Dating back to the last decade of XX century, the Alliance has tried to establish closer formal partnerships relations with states and regional organizations around the world. The purpose of this cooperation has emphasized the importance of closer cooperation with regional actors and international organizations to face with traditional and new coming challenges and treats in the changing world. NATO is strongly convinced that “the promotion of Euro-Atlantic security is best assured through a wide network of partnerships with countries and organizations across the globe that share NATO’s interest in a peaceful world.” Now, NATO faced with rapidly changing world and should be able to strengthen its partnerships with non-NATO partners and other international organizations around the world.