Retired U.S. General Wesley Clark Sees Benefits to Collective Security

General Wesley Clark talked in Prague about security Photo The Prague Society

February 17, 2009

Wesley Clark, former commander-in-chief of NATO forces in Europe and past Democratic Party presidential candidate spoke at the international round-table, Prague Transatlantic Talks. The Association for International Affairs organized the event, which commemorated NATO’s 60-year history. 

Clark stressed that among the chief transatlantic priorities remains the NATO mission in Afghanistan, which Clark believes has a clear connection to European security. Clark said the broad strategy must include military involvement as well as development assistance.

“Our security problems are your security problems,” summarized Clark to Czech diplomats and experts. “An attack on one is an attack on all.  No single issue is more important than the NATO consensus.”

The Prague Society sponsored General Clark’s visit to the Czech Republic.

Related links:

• General Clark: USA still praises Czech agreement with radar
• United States Wants to Consult with Russia on Missile Defense
• NATO 60th Anniversary
• International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)
• The Prague Society
• Association for International Affairs (Prague Transatlantic Talks)
• Wesley Clark (Wikipedia)