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July 1, 1988

Letter from NATO Deputy Secretary General Marcello Guidi to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General Bottai

Vice Secretary General of NATO, Marcello Guidi offers his personal reflections about the management of NATO by Lord Carrington, whose mandate has come to an end. Guidi discusses the personal characteristics and leadership style of Carrington and emphasizes his special fondness for Italy.

April 6, 1988

Diplomatic Advisor of the Prime Minister Fontana Giusti, 'Memorandum for President Goria'

Briefing for PM Goria in preparation for his meeting with Secretary General Lord Carrington offers an overview of topics discussed by Foreign Minister Andreotti and Carrington the previous day. Key issues examined included European public opinion on NATO, the weak state of transatlantic relations, and questions related to weapons modernization and disarmament.

October 25, 1986

Diplomatic Adviser of the Prime Minister, 'Report of the meeting with NATO's Secretary General Lord Carrington
(24th October, 1986)'

Summary of the meeting between PM Craxi and Secretary General of NATO, Lord Carrington in the aftermath of the Reykjavik Summit. The two leaders exchange opinions on the outcome of the summit and the continuing arms control negotiations.

February 26, 1986

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 'State of the Atlantic Alliance'

Analysis of the state of Atlantic Alliance in the global security landscape shows political cohesion internally, and a firm position in the security sphere. NATO also appears open to dialogue with the Eastern block, but remains aware of the centrality of European security.

January 25, 1985

Memorandum by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 'Visit of NATO's Secretary General, Lord Carrington (Rome, 11th February 1985)'

In preparation for the visit of NATO's new Secretary General Lord Carrington, this memo addresses the theme presumably at the center of the discussions; burden-sharing. It also touches on NATO's defence system, proposition to withdraw American troops from Europe, and the position of the Eurogroup.

June 12, 1984

Memorandum by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 'Visit of NATO's Secretary General Lord Carrington
(12th June, 1984)'

A short summary from the ministerial session of the Atlantic Council in Washington. The focus of the discussion is on the role of NATO in East-West relations, CSCE, and the problem of INFs.

May 28, 1986

Memorandum by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 'Reagan's letter to the Prime Minister about issues related to SALT II (dated 26th May 1986)'

Analysis by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding Reagan's (May 26, 1986) letter to PM Craxi. It discusses intended American responses to Soviet violation of SALT II treaty, and calls for consultations with NATO member states.

April 30, 1974

Report, 'NATO Conference on intelligence (AHIWG) for the review of the documents MC 161/73 and 255/73
(Bruxelles, 25th March-5th April)'

Report from NATO's Intelligence Conference (AHIWG) where member states reviewed and updated two key intelligence documents: "Strength and Capabilities of the Soviet bloc" (MC 161/73) and "Warsaw Pact Penetration and Military Presence in the Middle East, North Africa and adjacent areas" (MC 255/73).

June 27, 1973

Telegram by Ambassador Pignatti to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 'US-USSR Agreement on the prevention of nuclear war'

The document describes initial reactions to the signing of the Agreement on the Prevention of Nuclear War in Washington. The new agreement raises concerns over the bipolar focus of US-USSR relations, NATO's traditional strategy, and poses questions related to autonomous European defense.

February 22, 1997

President of Centro Alti Studi Difesa, '
Note for the Minister -
NATO's enlargement.
Scenarios, Italian interests and possible options'

The report examines the challenges associated with the enlargement of NATO, and identifies Italian interests and concerns. It outlines the motivations driving the enlargement efforts, and draws attention to the possible reduction in Italian role in the European context.

Pagination