International security
Let me begin by saying how honored I am to speak here today after the
Prime Minister, and at such an illustrious venue, the Nobel Institute. I cannot
think of a more symbolic setting for a speech about NATO – one of the world's
most eminent and successful peace organizations.
In the 21st century, the quest for peace remains as urgent as ever. This
will certainly keep the Nobel Committee busy to recognize efforts to bring
conflicts to an end. And it will keep NATO hard at work as well. Indeed NATO
today is as necessary as at any time in its history – and we're fortunate to
have a Norwegian at the helm.
After the watershed events of 2014, we face a new and more dangerous
security environment, with threats pressing in on us from the East and from the
South. We did not want this. We did not choose it. But it is the reality. And
every successful strategy must be based on facts and realism, not simply on
hope.
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