ENHANCING INTEROPERABILITY - THE FOUNDATION FOR EFFECTIVE NATO OPERATIONS -
ENHANCING INTEROPERABILITY - THE FOUNDATION FOR EFFECTIVE NATO OPERATIONS -

Summary/Abstract: The need for enhancing interoperability as the foundation for effective NATO operations is discussed by the author. In this context, it is shown that, since the end of the Cold War, interoperability has been at the heart of a debate over the viability and relevance of the Alliance in a new security environment. The shift of focus from territorial defence to multinational expeditionary missions and the challenges encountered executing them have demonstrated the limits of Allied interoperability. Moreover, interoperability challenges are considered. Some of them such as sovereignty concerns, differing national interests, cuts in defence spending, support for local defence industries, and disparities in technological capabilities can only be resolved by politicians at strategic level. In order to mitigate tactical challenges, including technological disparities, command and control, doctrinal differences, and resource gaps, NATO enacted the “Connected Forces Initiative” (CFI).

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