Institute for Continuing Professional Development

Dr. Joseph Luns
NATO-Generalsekretär

"How to Maintain World Peace in the Years to Come?"

"The common defense organization of the North Atlantic states to this day has been the most important contribution to the preservation of peace in the world. However, in a realistic assessment, one thing should always be remembered: The Supreme Commander must always be an American, while the Secretary General must be from Europe. You will understand my preference for a politician from one of the smaller European states for this politically highly important office."