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NATO summit

November 18, 2010

NATO leaders meet in Lisbon from Nov. 19-20 for a summit to discuss the new challenges facing the alliance, including cyber warfare, the fluid nature of the conflict in Afghanistan, and possible missile-defense systems.

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The world is changing and NATO needs to adapt to itImage: AP / DW-Fotomontage

NATO leaders meet in Lisbon from Nov. 19-20 for a summit to discuss the new challenges facing the alliance, including cyber warfare, the fluid nature of the conflict in Afghanistan, and a possible missile-defense systems for Europe.

Representatives from Russia will also be attending as NATO attempts to foster a better understanding and working relationship with its former Cold War foe.

Here, DW-WORLD looks at the major issues facing NATO and its partners in the changing world.

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