Oct 7, 2014

Qatar

Background Qatar is in the process of developing an initial missile defense capability as part of broader GCC efforts toward…

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Oct 7, 2014

Kuwait

Background Kuwait is an Arab country in the Persian Gulf bordering Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Kuwait has a strategic partnership…

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Oct 7, 2014

Turkey

Background Turkey is a NATO member located at the gateway between Europe and the Middle East. The country borders two…

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Oct 7, 2014

Ukraine

Background Ukraine borders Russia and was occupied and served as a puppet state until the dissolution of the Soviet Union…

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Oct 7, 2014

Spain

Background Spain’s geographic location sits on the border of Europe and Africa. Primary threats to Spain include failed and failing…

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Oct 7, 2014

Romania

Background Romania joined NATO in 2004 and plays a central role in the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA), which aims…

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Oct 7, 2014

Poland

Background In 1999, Poland joined NATO to enhance its strategic defense against external threats.[i] From 2002-2009, Poland engaged in talks…

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Oct 7, 2014

Netherlands

Background Like other European nations, the Netherlands is threatened by the proliferation of ballistic missiles, conventional armaments, and the increasing hostility…

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Oct 7, 2014

Italy

Background Italy is a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Italy participates in the development of MEADS…

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