International Secretariat –  Secrétariat international Place du Petit Sablon 3, 1000 Bruxelles - Belgique Tel: +32 2 513 28 65 - Fax: +32 2 514 18 47 - Email: [email protected]  - Website: www.nato-pa.int To   all   members   and   associate members   of   the   Sub-Committee on    Transatlantic    Defence    and Security Co-operation 18 October, 2005 Dear member, On  behalf  of  the  Chair  of  the  Subcommittee  on  Transatlantic  Defence  and  Security Cooperation,  Sven  Mikser,  I  am  writing  to  ask  for  your  suggestions  for  the  future program of the Subcommittee. In general, the Rapporteur of the Subcommittee (John Shimkus) decides on the topic of the  report  and  the  visits  of the  Subcommittee  are  often  chosen  to  support  the  report with  first-hand  research.    However,  this  does  not  prevent  the  Subcommittee  from visiting countries that are of particular interest, even if they are not directly related to the report topic.  This summer, for example, the Subcommittee had a very interesting visit  to  Sweden  that  did  not  feature  in  the  Subcommittee  report  on  the  Prague Capability Commitments.  But the members learned a considerable amount about how a non-NATO European country was working with NATO in international operations and the particular challenges Sweden faces in restructuring its military to better cope with current demands.   If you have specific ideas, I would appreciate a brief note via email or fax stating the country  you  believe  the  Subcommittee  should  visit  and  the  issues  that  should  be explored  there  in  relation  to  the  overall  theme  of  transatlantic  defence  and  security cooperation.      I   will   compile   your   suggestions   and   give   them   to   the   Chair   and Rapporteur  to  take  under  consideration.    We  hope  that  this  process  will  allow  us  to shape the Subcommittee program for 2006 and 2007 in a manner that reflects a broad consensus of the members.   I would like to ask for your submissions as soon as possible, preferably no later than Friday,  21  October.    Please  contact  me  if  you  have  any  questions  at  zselden@nato- pa.int or (+32-2-513-2865).   Regards, Zachary Selden Director, Defence and Security Committee