EN
In 1994, NATO initiated the Mediterranean Dialogue, the building of a stronger relationship among the countries of the Mediterranean area. The dialogue aiming at security and stability is based on the bilateral relationship between the individual member countries and the allies as well as a progressive and ever-broadening cooperation. The Academy of NATO General Staff (Rome) has since the beginning taken a leading role in this Dialogue and remains an active supporter. The author demonstrates the Dialogue's objectives, basic principles, results and role in the security of the region over the past decade.