NATO MILITARY COMMITTEE CONFERENCE, SIBIU, 2012: A MAJOR EVENT IN THE LIFE OF THE ALLIANCE

The unfolding of the NATO Military Committee Conference in Sibiu, September 14-16, 2012 marked an important event in the life of the Alliance. The Committee is the highest decision-making forum within NATO and its decisions critically impact the latter’s future. Romania hosted the conference based on a multiannual rotation schedule. Its designation as an organizer is actually an acknowledgment of its credibility as NATO member, as well as of its capacity to undertake such an endevor. The aim of this article is to highlight the role of the Military Committee, as well as the commitments made by Romania as an Alliance member. Thus, this material actually bridges the gap in the coverage of this event at national and international level.