Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Dear Defence Against Terrorism Review (DATR), sa.15, ss.7-34, 2022 (Hakemli Dergi)
Terrorism is undoubtedly one of the most important security problems threatening the whole world. The increase in the ability of terrorists to access to technological opportunities and capabilities, and their capacity to act almost anywhere aggravate the situation. For this reason, the counter-terrorism (CT) is of great importance for countries and international organizations, and they strive to increase their deterrence and strengthen their defense positions against terrorism. However, not only countries but also international organizations cannot overcome this struggle alone. This situation makes it necessary to act jointly. Due to its contribution to the three main tasks of the alliance, collective defense, crisis management and cooperative security, the CT is always one of the top priorities of NATO. In this context, NATO has made significant progress in the field of CT, including political principles (2012), a military concept (MC) updated in 2015 and about to be approved in 2020, education and training plan (2015) and action plans (2014, 2017, 2018, 2019). Furthermore, NATO has established various partnerships with other international organizations to increase the effectiveness of CT activities. This study aims to examine NATO’s CT partnerships with other international organizations including the UN and the EU and partner countries, such as Australia and Japan in the Afghanistan case in order to answer how NATO can contribute more to global cooperation on Counter-Terrorism. Keywords: NATO, Counter Terrorism, Afghanistan, EU, UN