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- NATO improves the quality of human life

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through the application
of science and technology.

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(upbeat music)

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Scientists from NATO's Science

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for Peace and Security Programme, or SPS,

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work on ways to tackle
emerging security challenges,

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such as cyber attacks and the threat posed

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by chemical, biological,
radiological, and nuclear weapons,

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to help counter the threats
we face in modern society.

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For example, NATO has
done a lot of research

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into how to detect explosives,

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particularly in subway stations,

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and today, there are detection systems

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which are used in several countries

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for public safety in the
fight against terrorism.

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The SPS started 60 years ago,

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following the launch
(man speaks over radio)

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of the first satellite
(engine blasts)

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into orbit,
(man speaks over radio)

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and in the past decade,

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it has trained nearly
6,000 young scientists

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and has completed
(motor whines)

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more than 160 research
(water gurgles)

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and development projects aimed

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at tackling immediate threats,

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such as explosives

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and mine detection.
(metal detector scrapes dirt)

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In the future, NATO
will continue to provide

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a unique forum where scientists
from different countries

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can share their experience and knowledge

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to improve security in
the civilian sector.

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In order to address emerging
threats and challenges,

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it's essential to encourage
international cooperation,

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develop technologies that
counter these threats,

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and to anticipate the impact
of the next generation

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of technologies on the security landscape.

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(serious music)