NATO moves to greater cooperation with Russia

The military alliance remains confused on how to treat Moscow

BRUSSELS/BEIJING - NATO, the military alliance of Western powers, is expected to undergo a role change in the coming decade against the backdrop of a further evolving global economic and geopolitical landscape, and an emerging cooperation with Russia.

NATO heads of state and governments are scheduled to meet this Friday and Saturday in Lisbon, Portugal to discuss and endorse this strategic concept and structural reform agenda for the coming decade.