The world is gradually becoming more open, however new threats appear in the face of international terror. Current relations between countries enable the NATO to successfully address those challenges, US Temporary Charge d'Affaires in Armenia Anthony Godfrey stated at South Caucasus 2006: Trends of Development, Threats and Risks international conference organized by Spectrum Center for Strategic Analysis. In his words, the NATO is a unique body, whose members have conflict resolution skills. "Being NATO member is not compulsory for participation in various programs, like PfP or IPAP,» the diplomat underscored. «The NATO does not compete with Russia in the South Caucasus, each of us has our own tasks,» he added.