International studies, Vol. III No. 4, 2003.
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
Publication date:
31.12.2003.
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