Long-term Presence of the Allied Forces and Strengthening of the Response Capacity The collective defence system of NATO guarantees the security and defence of the Republic of Latvia, as well as ensures that possible military threats against Latvia are considered to be threats against the whole alliance. Considering changes in the security environment, the Republic of Latvia is interested in promoting comprehensive NATO adjustments to the new security situation that would be directed towards improvement of the efficiency of the command structure of the alliance, reorganisation of the NATO Response Force and creation of a fast response group that would allow the alliance to act and fully respond to all possible threats within a few days. At the same time, the demonstration of collective capacity and solidarity of NATO, as well as strengthening of the eastern borders, particularly in the Baltic Sea Region and territory of the Republic of Latvia become more and more important. Presence of the allied forces is the most effective solution for the military security and defence of the Republic of Latvia. This solution ensures deterrence, closer integration with the NATO defence structures and armed forces, improves the reception and deployment capacity of the allied forces, as well as strengthens the defence positions of the Baltic Sea Region as the eastern flank for the alliance. Implementation of the Collective Defence Obligations The Republic of Latvia undertakes to carry out the NATO collective defence obligations laid out in Article 5 and strengthen security of the Euro-Atlantic area. The Republic of Latvia will continue to provide support for the NATO and EU fast response combat formations, participate in international operations, develop the necessary collective defence capacity, as well as purposefully contribute to NAF development and modernisation. In order to be able to fulfil the undertaken international obligations, execute the planned NAF modernisation, as well as to respond to the challenges and threats caused by the current international environment, the Republic of Latvia has to allocate at least 2% from its GDP to the national security. 4.4. Prevention of Threats to the Unity of the Civil Society A united civil society that believes in unified basic values is an important precondition for reduction of the vulnerability of the domestic policy of the Republic of Latvia, as well as strengthening of the national security.