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PACTE ATLANTIQUE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Political Theories and Doctrines
- Diplomacy
- War and Peace (International Law)
- Arms Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- containment policy
1, record 1, English, containment%20policy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- policy of containment 2, record 1, English, policy%20of%20containment
correct
- containment 3, record 1, English, containment
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A general policy adopted in 1947 by the Truman Administration to build "situations of strength" around the globe in order to contain Communist power within its existing boundaries. 1, record 1, English, - containment%20policy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Underlying the containment policy was a belief that, if Soviet expansion could be stopped, communism would collapse of its own internal weaknesses. The policy was first applied in the Truman Doctrine of 1947 in a program of military aid to Greece and Turkey. 1, record 1, English, - containment%20policy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
containment: term extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 4, record 1, English, - containment%20policy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Théories et doctrines politiques
- Diplomatie
- Guerre et paix (Droit international)
- Contrôle des armements
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- politique de l’endiguement
1, record 1, French, politique%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bendiguement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- endiguement 2, record 1, French, endiguement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stratégie diplomatique qui vise à circonscrire l’influence d’un adversaire, notamment dans les domaines militaire, diplomatique et idéologique. 3, record 1, French, - politique%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bendiguement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] Harry Truman se méfie de Staline. La possession de l'arme nucléaire le convainc qu'il est possible de dresser un barrage contre ses ambitions. L'aide à la Grèce et à la Turquie, le plan Marshall, le pacte atlantique, le réarmement de l'Allemagne occidentale entre autres marquent les étapes de cette politique dite de l'endiguement [...] 1, record 1, French, - politique%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bendiguement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
endiguement; refoulement politique : termes tirés du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l’autorisation de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 4, record 1, French, - politique%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bendiguement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
endiguement : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 15 septembre 2020. 5, record 1, French, - politique%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bendiguement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-10-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- National and International Security
- International Law
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- North Atlantic Treaty
1, record 2, English, North%20Atlantic%20Treaty
correct, NATO
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Atlantic Treaty 2, record 2, English, Atlantic%20Treaty
unofficial, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Washington DC, 4 april 1949. The Parties to this Treaty reaffirm their faith in the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and their desire to live in peace with all peoples and all governments. They are determined to safeguard the freedom, common heritage and civilisation of their peoples, founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law. They seek to promote stability and well-being in the North Atlantic area. They are resolved to unite their efforts for collective defence and for the preservation of peace and security. 3, record 2, English, - North%20Atlantic%20Treaty
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Atlantic Treaty: an informal title used to refer to the North Atlantic Treaty. 4, record 2, English, - North%20Atlantic%20Treaty
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Droit international
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Traité de l’Atlantique Nord
1, record 2, French, Trait%C3%A9%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BAtlantique%20Nord
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Pacte Atlantique 2, record 2, French, Pacte%20Atlantique
unofficial, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Washington DC, le 4 avril 1949. Les États parties au présent Traité, réaffirmant leur foi dans les buts et les principes de la Charte des Nations Unies et leur désir de vivre en paix avec tous les peuples et tous les gouvernements. Déterminés à sauvegarder la liberté de leurs peuples, leur héritage commun et leur civilisation, fondés sur les principes de la démocratie, les libertés individuelles et le règne du droit. Soucieux de favoriser dans la région de l’Atlantique Nord et le bien-être et la stabilité. Résolus à unir leurs efforts pour leur défense collective et pour la préservation de la paix et de la sécurité. 3, record 2, French, - Trait%C3%A9%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BAtlantique%20Nord
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pacte Atlantique : titre informel faisant référence au Traité de l'Atlantique Nord. 4, record 2, French, - Trait%C3%A9%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BAtlantique%20Nord
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de convenciones, tratados y acuerdos (Documentos)
- Seguridad nacional e internacional
- Derecho internacional
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Trata del Atlántico Norte
1, record 2, Spanish, Trata%20del%20Atl%C3%A1ntico%20Norte
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Washington DC, 4 de abril de 1949. Las Partes de este Tratado reafirma su fe en los propósitos y principios de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas y su deseo de vivir en paz con todos los pueblos y todos los Gobiernos. Decididos a salvaguardar la libertad, la herencia común y la civilización de sus pueblos, basados en los principios de la democracia, las libertades individuales y el imperio de la ley. Deseosos de promover la estabilidad y el bienestar en la zona del Atlántico Norte. Resueltos a unir sus esfuerzos para la defensa colectiva y la conservación de la paz y la seguridad. 1, record 2, Spanish, - Trata%20del%20Atl%C3%A1ntico%20Norte
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-08-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Diplomacy
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- atlanticism
1, record 3, English, atlanticism
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A doctrine of cooperation among Western European and North American Nations regarding political, economic or defence issues. 2, record 3, English, - atlanticism
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Diplomatie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- atlantisme
1, record 3, French, atlantisme
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] politique : acceptation de la politique de l'O. T. A. N., organisme créé par le Pacte atlantique(1949). 1, record 3, French, - atlantisme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-08-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Policies
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- atlantikize
1, record 4, English, atlantikize
proposal
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Politiques nationales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- atlantiser
1, record 4, French, atlantiser
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Soumettre aux décisions du Pacte atlantique. 1, record 4, French, - atlantiser
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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