by Yannick Brusselmans
The stabilization of Afghanistan cannot be achieved without a profound recognition to its regional context. Afghanistan’s neighbor countries are of key importance on the road to success.
This is where the Partnership for Peace comes into play. The Partnership is a special programme allowing non-NATO states to build up an individual relationship with NATO. Particularly in Central Asia the Partnership can play a crucial role in stabilizing the entire region.
Since the end of the Cold War 23 different countries joined as NATO-partners. The key to this success is the individual approach, which gives every partner country the opportunity to choose a specific cooperation tailored to its individual needs. Based on a commitment to the democratic principles of the Alliance, the purpose of the Partnership for Peace is to increase stability, reduce threats to peace and build strong security relationships between NATO and the partner countries.
