The Americans provide still more advanced military assets and equipment; the Europeans are lagging behind. And eventually it will be difficult to co-operate even if you had the political will to co-operate because of the technological gap. Anders Fogh Rasmussen advanceamericanasset share on social
Ten years ago U.S. defence investment represented almost half of all defence expenditure in the whole alliance. Today it is 75%. This increasing economic gap may also lead to an increasing technology gap which will almost hamper the inter-operability between our forces. Anders Fogh Rasmussen agoalliancedefence share on social
I know very well that Berlin attaches great importance to NATO and solidarity, in terms of sharing the burden. For this reason, I feel confident that the German government will take the right decision, one that serves both German and NATO interests. Anders Fogh Rasmussen attacheberlinburden share on social
Nato allies have been looking at various missile-defence options for some time. Nato itself is developing protections for our deployed troops. Anders Fogh Rasmussen allydefencedeploy Change image and share on social
The American people ask, and legitimately so, why should we carry the heavy burden to ensure international peace and stability. You also profit from it, so you should also take your share in the burden. That's Secretary Gates's message. I share that message. Anders Fogh Rasmussen americanburdencarry share on social
But Iran has gone far beyond what is necessary for a purely civilian programme. It has concealed several nuclear facilities from the International Atomic Energy Agency, played hide-and-seek with the international community, and rejected all offers of co-operation from the U.S., the EU, and others. Anders Fogh Rasmussen agencyatomiccivilian share on social
The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery is a threat to both the Nato allies and Russia. Anders Fogh Rasmussen allydeliverydestruction Change image and share on social
Iran also has an extensive missile development programme. Iranian officials declare that the range of their modified Shahab-3 missiles is 2,000km, putting allied countries such as Turkey, Greece, Romania, and Bulgaria within reach. Anders Fogh Rasmussen 000kmallybulgaria share on social
I think President Karzai realizes exactly how important it is to strengthen the fight against corruption in the country now, step up endeavors to stop the drug trade and to deliver better governance. He said as much in his inaugural address. Anders Fogh Rasmussen addresscorruptioncountry share on social
It is the responsibility of Afghanistan's new government to gain better control over the country's administration and to resolutely fight the drug trade and corruption. Anders Fogh Rasmussen administrationafghanistancontrol Change image and share on social