ESDI

A second closely related initiative will be to take steps in the development of the European Security and Defense Initiative, the so-called ESDI that will reflect both NATO's flexibility and Europe's integration.

Press Briefing By Bentsen Christopher Aspin ITY National Archives 1994

As [NATO secretary-general designate] George Robertson has said frequently and forcefully, even the best-laid plans for ESDI will come to naught unless its European advocates and architects ensure that it has sufficient military muscle.

Transatlantic Ties 2008

As ESDI goes from being a concept to a reality, our support will be guided by the answers to two questions: first, will it work?

Transatlantic Ties 2008

We hope that ESDI will allow non-EU allies to help shape planning and decisions for European-led military operations, and to participate in those operations if they so desire.

Transatlantic Ties 2008

On ESDI, I'll start by reiterating what I hope is a clear, unambiguous statement of American policy: the U.S. is for ESDI.

Transatlantic Ties 2008

We would also hope that once ESDI is a reality all allies would, whenever possible, continue to act together.

Transatlantic Ties 2008

Here the two relevant sets of initials are ESDI -- the European Security and Defense Identity -- and DCI, the Defense Capabilities Initiative.

Transatlantic Ties 2008

So we hope, too, that as we move forward with ESDI, the nations will seek new capabilities to add to the overall capability of NATO and the EU, and they will do it, and especially the planning for the use of ESDI forces, within the context of NATO planning activities.

CNN Transcript - Special Event: Secretary of State Colin Powell Delivers Remarks at NATO Headquarters - February 27, 2001 2001

The United States supports ESDI, as President Bush indicated last week in his press conference with Prime Minister Blair.

CNN Transcript - Special Event: Secretary of State Colin Powell Delivers Remarks at NATO Headquarters - February 27, 2001 2001

It has the enlargement stuff I just mentioned, it has the business about ESDI.

Background Briefing On Meeting With Ukraine Commission ITY National Archives 1999