Manfred Wörner
Politician, 7th NATO Secretary General
Born
September 24th, 1934
91 years ago
Died
1994
31 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Served as the 7th Secretary General of NATO from 1988 until 1994. His tenure emphasized the importance of transatlantic cooperation and collective defense. Worked to foster dialogue between Eastern and Western blocs during the end of the Cold War. Pursued policies aimed at nuclear disarmament and strengthened NATO's role in crisis management. Advocated for the inclusion of Eastern European countries into NATO, contributing to the organization's evolution post-Cold War. Worked diplomatically to navigate the complexities of international relations during a significant geopolitical transition.
Served as Secretary General of NATO
Promoted NATO expansion to Eastern Europe
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