Original scientific paper

Slovenia's Experience with Joining NATO

Anton Grizold ; Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia; Defense Minister of the Republic of Slovenia

Abstract

In what way can Slovenia secure its national security in the current international environment? 1n its estimation of possible threats each country must support integration and coordination of all the security mechanisms, it should develop plans far securing its security and prevent possible consequences of such threats. NATO membership is option which provides Slovenia with greater level of security and defense capability than any other option. The NATO membership offers to Slovenia the greatest level of security and equal position - side by side with those countries that decide upon modem security environment. Slovenia is completely aware of importance of security level of its neighbouring countries for preservation of security, peace and stability of the entire region. Therefore entry of other countries, especially from the region of Southeast Europe, into the North-Atlantic Alliance forms national interest of Slovenia.

Keywords

Slovenia; Croatia; NATO; collective security

Hrčak ID:

286994

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/286994

Publication date:

31.12.2003.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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