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May 24, 1972

MEMORANDUM BY CHIEF OF DEFENSE STAFF, 'POLITICAL-MILITARY CONSIDERATIONS WITH REGARDS TO THE MINISTERIAL MEETING OF THE NATO DEFENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE' (DPC), BRUXELLES

This document was made possible with support from the MacArthur Foundation, Carnegie Corporation, Istituto Luigi Sturzo

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    The document discusses the weak state of European defence in light of the threat posed by Warsaw Pact that continues to increase its capabilities. It underlines the minimal participation and marginal role of Italy in the alliance, demanding a more meaningful financial and military contribution.
    "Memorandum by Chief of Defense Staff, 'Political-military considerations with regards to the ministerial meeting of the NATO Defence Planning Committee' (DPC), Bruxelles," May 24, 1972, History and Public Policy Program Digital Archive, Istituto Luigi Sturzo, Archivio Giulio Andreotti, NATO Series, Box 166, Subseries 1, Folder 040. https://digitalarchive.wilsoncenter.org/document/145154

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The document discusses the weak state of European defence in light of the threat posed by Warsaw Pact that continues to increase its capabilities. It underlines the minimal participation and marginal role of Italy in the alliance, demanding a more meaningful financial and military contribution.

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Italy. Ministry of Defense

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  • Istituto Luigi Sturzo, Archivio Giulio Andreotti, NATO Series, Box 166, Subseries 1, Folder 040.

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  • 145154

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  • MacArthur Foundation
  • Carnegie Corporation
  • Istituto Luigi Sturzo