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Source-This post on Munich Security Conference 2024 has been created based on the article “Munich Security Conference 2024: India is non-west but not anti-west, says EAM S Jaishankar” published in “WION” on 18 February 2024.
Why in the news?
World leaders have gathered for the Sixtieth (60th) Munich Security Conference, amidst the growing concerns about a continued war in Ukraine and threats to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) cohesion.
About Munich Security Conference
Description– It is the world’s leading forum for debating international security policy. It is often referred to as the ‘Davos of Defence’.
Objective– Its objective is to build trust and contribute to the peaceful resolution of conflicts, by sustaining a continuous and informal dialogue within the international security community.
Venue– It has been held in Munich, Germany, since 1963.
Frequency of conference– The conference is held annually in February.
Key features-
1) It is a venue for diplomatic initiatives to address the world’s most pressing security concerns.
2) It brings together security experts, politicians, military leaders and the defence industry from around the world.
3) It publishes the Munich Security Report. This is an annual report about figures, maps and research on crucial security challenges.
What is North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
Description– It is a transatlantic security alliance of 31 like-minded North American and European countries.
Origin- It was established by the North Atlantic Treaty (also called the Washington Treaty) on April 4, 1949.
Objective– Its objective is to protect peace and to guarantee the territorial integrity, political independence, and security of the member states.
Headquarters– Brussels, Belgium.
Most important article of the treaty– Article Five (V)– If an armed attack occurs against one of the member states, it should be considered an attack against all members. This article forms the core of the Alliance, a promise of collective defence.
Read more about- North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
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