NATO Wales Summit Guide
NATO’s summit meeting in Wales (4-5 September 2014) comes at a critical time in the Alliance’s history when the global security environment is becoming increasingly unpredictable and unstable - as Russia’s actions in Ukraine have shown - and when the Alliance will be completing its longest combat mission ever in Afghanistan.

This Summit will principally focus on the following themes:

NATO readiness to reinforce collective defence, and investing in capabilities to ensure the Alliance remains ready to face any challenge;
Demonstrating transatlantic resolve and stressing the importance of appropriate levels of defence spending;
Relations with Russia, and stronger ties with Ukraine through increased cooperation;
Deepening partnerships and maintaining NATO’s Open Door policy;
Afghanistan and the completion of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) by the end of 2014.
SUMMIT GUIDE