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Slovak Atlantic Commission

The Slovak Atlantic Commission (SAC) is an independent Slovak non-governmental organization which deals with national and international security issues. Aim of the Slovak Atlantic Commission is to support constructive and active involvement of the Slovak Republic in international affairs with emphasis on cooperation in the Euro-Atlantic community, effective implementation of foreign and security policy of SR through building a net of individuals and institutions (state, non-governmental and private), unified in strong security community.

History

The Slovak Atlantic Commission was established in 1993 by Slovak diplomats and other distinguished persons, with aim to support integration of SR into transatlantic structures. Short after its establishment, the Slovak Atlantic Commission became a part of international network of Atlantic Treaty Association (regrouping associations in 41 countries), first as an observer and associated member. In 2004, the Slovak Atlantic Commission became a full-fledged member of the Atlantic Treaty Association. Since its establishment, the Slovak Atlantic Commission has supported accession of the Slovak Republic to NATO and.

Activities

Among flagship projects of the Slovak Atlantic Commission that have became internationally recognised, belong annual GLOBSEC Bratislava Security Conference, magazine EURO-ATLANTIC QUARTERLY focused on international security, conference New Challenges, Better Capabilities (accompayning event of Informal NATO Defense Ministers Meeting in Bratislava) and Montenegro on the way to Euro-Atlantic Family.