In addition to NATO’s traditional focus on political and military affairs, activities carried out by its Scientific and Environmental Affairs Division around a third dimension which encompasses environmental and societal issues. Possible areas for action through its Science Committee include, but... Show moreIn addition to NATO’s traditional focus on political and military affairs, activities carried out by its Scientific and Environmental Affairs Division around a third dimension which encompasses environmental and societal issues. Possible areas for action through its Science Committee include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) bridge-building among disciplines; 2) consideration of a broader range of topics for research and meetings; 3) the involvement of more people and the request for more proposals from researchers in non-NATO countries; 4) bringing together representatives of regional organizations from within and outside the NATO area. Any one of these changes could help to reduce the potential for regional conflict, which is one of NATO’s primary goals. Show less