Secretary General of NATO
Selection
The NATO Command Structure (NCS), consisting of two strategic commands directed by the North Atlantic Council (NAC): Liaison:          Provides advice and support to the NAC There is no formal process for selecting the secretary general. Instead, the members of NATO traditionally reach a consensus on who should serve next. This procedure often takes place through informal diplomatic channels, but it still can become contentious. For example, in 2009, controversy arose over the choice of Anders Fogh Rasmussen as secretary general, due to opposition from Turkey.
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