
New NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said his responsibility was to implement decisions set at September’s Summit in Wales, counting on allies to engage and deliver. “So as I take office, these are my three priorities,” he said, taking up the NATO reins Oct. 1 at his first press conference. “Keep NATO strong. Help keep our neighborhood stable by working with partners. And keep the bond between Europe and North America rock solid.” The most important task for the alliance…