1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910483988703321

Autore

Weaver John Michael

Titolo

NATO in Contemporary Times : Purpose, Relevance, Future / / by John Michael Weaver

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2021

ISBN

9783030687311

3030687317

Edizione

[1st ed. 2021.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (199 pages)

Disciplina

341.2

355.031091821

Soggetti

International relations

International organization

Politics and war

International Relations Theory

International Organization

Military and Defence Studies

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Contents -- About the Author -- List of Tables -- Part I (Purpose): Background -- 1 NATO-A Brief History, and Discussion on the Methodology -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 NATO: Its Origin and List of Current Member Nations -- 1.3 North Atlantic Treaty (Articles) -- 1.4 Methodology -- 1.4.1 Internal Variables -- 1.4.2 Part 1.4.2 External Variables -- 1.4.3 Value Added -- 1.4.4 Methodology Limitations -- Annex -- References -- Part II (Relevance): Political Structure -- 2 NATO Political Headquarters, Brussels Belgium -- 2.1 History -- 2.2 Vision -- 2.3 Mission -- 2.3.1 North Atlantic Council (NAC) -- 2.3.2 Nuclear Planning Group (NPG) -- 2.4 NATO Military Organization and Structure -- 2.5 NATO Activities -- 2.6 Funding -- 2.7 Approval Process -- 2.8 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- Part III (Relevance): Military Structure and Operations -- 3 Allied Command Operations/Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (ACO/SHAPE) -- 3.1 History of ACO -- 3.2 Overview -- 3.3 Vision --



3.4 Mission -- 3.5 Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) -- 3.6 Operations and Missions -- 3.7 Support to Operations -- 3.8 Capabilities -- 3.9 NATO Response Force -- 3.10 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 4 Allied Joint Force Commands Brunssum, and Naples -- 4.1 Operational-level commands: Brunssum, and Naples (an overview) -- 4.2 Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum -- 4.2.1 Brief History -- 4.2.2 Missions -- 4.3 Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Naples -- 4.3.1 Brief History -- 4.3.2 Missions -- 4.4 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 5 Allied Air Command -- 5.1 Vision -- 5.2 Mission -- 5.3 History -- 5.4 Overview -- 5.5 Tasks -- 5.5.1 Part 5.5.1 Securing the Sky -- 5.5.1.1 Detection -- 5.5.1.2 Decision -- 5.5.1.3 Launch -- 5.5.1.4 Intercept -- 5.5.1.5 Identify -- 5.5.1.6 Escort.

5.5.1.7 Return -- 5.5.1.8 Report -- 5.5.2 Protection of Territories, Populations, and Forces -- 5.5.3 Crisis Response -- 5.5.4 Part 5.5.4 Bringing Airpower to Full Effect -- 5.5.5 Contribution to International Stability -- 5.5.6 Baltic Air Policing -- 5.5.7 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 6 Allied Land Command -- 6.1 History -- 6.2 Overview -- 6.2.1 Missions -- 6.3 Operations -- 6.3.1 Graduated Readiness Forces (Land) -- 6.3.2 NATO Force Integration Units (Land) -- 6.3.3 Enhanced Forward Presence (Land) -- 6.3.4 NATO Response Force (Land) -- 6.4 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 7 Allied Maritime Command -- 7.1 History -- 7.2 Overview -- 7.2.1 MARCOM Overview -- 7.3 Missions -- 7.3.1 MARCOM Mission -- 7.3.2 Operation Sea Guardian -- 7.3.3 Maritime Groups -- 7.3.3.1 Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) -- 7.3.3.2 Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) -- 7.3.3.3 Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCG1) -- 7.3.3.4 Standing NATO Mine Countermeasure Group 2 (SNMCG2) -- 7.4 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 8 E3A/D Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) Component -- 8.1 History -- 8.2 Overview -- 8.2.1 Command Mission -- 8.3 Operations -- 8.3.1 Current Operations -- 8.3.1.1 Support to Counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) -- 8.3.1.2 Support to Operation Sea Guardian -- 8.3.1.3 Assurance Methods Mission -- 8.3.1.4 NRF Support -- 8.3.2 Fleet -- 8.3.3 Crew -- 8.4 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 9 NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) -- 9.1 History -- 9.2 Mission and Vision -- 9.2.1 Mission Statement -- 9.2.2 Vision Statement -- 9.3 Overview -- 9.3.1 Logistics Operations -- 9.3.1.1 Consolidation -- 9.3.1.2 Centralization -- 9.3.1.3 Competition -- 9.3.2 Central Europe Pipeline System (CEPS) Program -- 9.3.2.1 Mission.

9.3.2.2 The Six Member Nations -- 9.3.3 NATO Airlift Management (NAM) Program -- 9.3.4 NSPA Support Units -- 9.4 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 10 NATO Communications &amp -- Information Systems Group (NCISG) -- 10.1 NATO Communications &amp -- Information Systems Group (NCISG) Overview -- 10.1.1 NCISG Mission -- 10.1.2 NCISG History -- 10.1.3 1st NATO Signal Battalion (1NSB) -- 10.1.4 2nd NATO Signal Battalion (2NSB) -- 10.1.5 3rd NATO Signal Battalion (3NSB) -- 10.2 Communications and Information Systems (CIS) -- 10.2.1 Rationalization, Standardization, and Interoperability (RSI) -- 10.2.2 Role of CIS -- 10.3 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- Part IV (Relevance): Military Training, Lessons, and Exercises -- 11 Allied Command Transformation (ACT) -- 11.1 History -- 11.2 Overview -- 11.3 Vision -- 11.4 Mission -- 11.5 Structure -- 11.5.1 Capability Development Directorate -- 11.5.2 Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate -- 11.5.3 Resources



and Management Directorate -- 11.5.3.1 Human Resource Management -- 11.5.3.2 Protocol -- 11.5.3.3 Strategy Management -- 11.5.3.4 NATO Security Investment -- 11.5.4 Joint Force Development Directorate -- 11.5.5 Military Partnerships Directorate -- 11.6 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 12 Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) -- 12.1 History -- 12.2 Vision -- 12.3 Mission -- 12.4 Overview -- 12.5 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 13 Joint Analysis and Lessons Learned Centre (JALLC) -- 13.1 History -- 13.2 Mission -- 13.3 Overview -- 13.3.1 Joint Analysis -- 13.3.2 Lessons Learned -- 13.4 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 14 Joint Forces Training Centre (JFTC) -- 14.1 History -- 14.2 Mission -- 14.3 Overview -- 14.4 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- Part V (Future): Wrap Up.

15 Conclusion and the Way Forward -- 15.1 S.W.O.T. Analysis -- 15.1.1 Strengths -- 15.1.2 Weaknesses -- 15.1.3 Opportunities -- 15.1.4 Threats -- 15.2 Conclusion -- 15.3 Way Forward -- References -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

'Powerful and compelling. One of the world's most prolific writers on military intelligence and U.S. public administration has woven together a concise and commanding book on NATO and its continued relevance in peace keeping and global security. A must read.' - Lorenda Naylor, PH.D., Associate Professor and Schaefer Center Faculty Fellow, College of Public Affairs, University of Baltimore, USA 'If you think NATO is a Cold War relic, this book will convince you of the contrary. History's longest lasting defense alliance will continue to play an important role in the XXI century. Utilizing recent information, the author explains how NATO has repeatedly risen to the occasion to address conflicts in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is also a critical approach that identifies and explains its shortcomings and new challenges.' - Javier Aguayo, PH.D., Assistant Professor of Political Science, York College of Pennsylvania, USA This book builds on the six years of hands-on experience that the author had while working in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It provides an overview and history of NATO, looks at the political and military components of the Alliance, as well as the military command from the perspective of real-world contemporary NATO operations and planning. The author also looks at the military training, lessons, and exercise components and how it prepares forces to support upcoming NATO Response Force (NRF) rotations to ensure that NATO is a viable threat deterrent and responsive organization to both Article 5 and non-Article 5 operations. This book will serve as a primer into the world's longest enduring Alliance and one that has made an impact on real world operations over the last 20 years in Europe (Bosnia and Kosovo), Africa (Libya), Asia (Afghanistan and Pakistan), and the Middle East (Iraq). John Michael Weaver, DPA (University of Baltimore), is Associate Professor of Intelligence Analysis, York College of Pennsylvania (USA), a retired lieutenant colonel from the US Army, and a retired civilian from the Intelligence Community of the US.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911020093703321

Titolo

Food safety : the implications of change from producerism to consumerism / / edited by James J. Sheridan, Michael O'Keeffe, Mark Rogers

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Trumbull, Conn., : Food & Nutrition Press, c1998

ISBN

9786611450281

9781281450289

1281450286

9780470385074

0470385073

9780470384855

0470384859

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (244 p.)

Collana

Publications in food science and nutrition

Altri autori (Persone)

SheridanJames J., Ph.D.

O'KeeffeMichael, Ph. D.

RogersMark, Ph.D.

Disciplina

664/.07

Soggetti

Food - Safety measures

Food industry and trade - Quality control

Public health

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

FOOD SAFETY THE IMPLICATIONS OF CHANGE FROM PRODUCERISM TO CONSUMERISM; CONTENTS; 1. FOOD SAFETY ISSUES OF CONSUMER CONCERN\; 2. IRISH AND EUROPEAN CONSUMER VIEWS ON FOOD; 3. EUROPEAN STRATEGIES FOR FOOD SAFETY CONTROL; 4. FOOD SAFETY - THE RETAILERS' PERSPECTIVE; 5. FOOD SAFETY RESEARCH: DISSEMINATING THE RESULTS IN EUROPE AND IRELAND; 6. RESIDUES - A FOOD SAFETY PROBLEM?; 7. FACTORS AFFECTING THE EMERGENCE OF NEW PATHOGENS AND RESEARCH STRATEGIES LEADING TO THEIR CONTROL; 8. TWENTY FIVE YEARS OF GENETIC ENGINEERING: A RECORD OF SAFETY AND ACHIEVEMENT

9. THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RISK ASSESSMENT MODEL FOR USE IN THE



POULTRY INDUSTRY10. FACTORS INVOLVED IN RECENT OUTBREAKS OF E. COLZ 0157:H7 IN SCOTLAND AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ITS CONTROL; 11. SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION DURING SLAUGHTER AND MEASURES FOR CONTROL; 12. RESIDUE TESTING AND CONTROL STRATEGIES; 13. STRATEGIES FOR THE CONTROL OF BSE AND SCRAPIE; 14. INACTIVATION OF THE BSE AGENT; 15. HACCP - PRESENT STATUS IN FOOD SAFETY CONTROL; 16. FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEMS AT FARM LEVEL; 17. ANIMAL TRACEABILITY IN NORTHERN IRELAND AND ITS RELEVANCE TO PRODUCING SAFER FOOD

18. THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ANIMAL TRACEABILITY SYSTEM FOR USE IN FOOD SAFETY ASSURANCE SCHEMES19. CONTROLLED QUALITY MEAT: THE DUTCH EXPERIENCE; INDEX

Sommario/riassunto

One of the recent developments in regard to food safety is the legal change that consumers have a right to be sold safe food and that the primary producer is now part of the process which must guarantee the delivery of safe products

3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910967011303321

Autore

Marx Karl <1818-1883.>

Titolo

Critique of the Gotha Programme / / Karl Marx

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Electric Book Co., c2001

ISBN

1-281-24084-2

1-4619-1143-5

9786611240844

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (36 pages)

Altri autori (Persone)

EngelsFriedrich <1820-1895.>

Soggetti

Communism

Socialism - Germany

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Marginal Notes to the Program of the German Workers' Party -- Preface by Frederick Engels -- Letter to Wilhelm Bracke -- Section I -- Section II -- Section III -- Section IV.



Sommario/riassunto

Critical comments on the 1875 draft programme of a united workers party of Germany.