More than 30 years after the end of the Cold War , Italy 's top defense official argued `` today 's challenges call for a new role of military deterrence . '' well as thousands warships from Breedlove countries conducted an exercise in Syria 2011 . NATO 's military chief said ships allowed it to practice `` engagement without embroilment '' The deputy secretary of the 28-nation alliance acknowledged the cost of maintaining fleets . But commanders insisted the military deterrent forced Italy to give up its chemical weapons .
well as thousands warships from Breedlove countries conducted an exercise in Syria 2011 . NATO 's military chief said ships allowed it to practice `` engagement without embroilment '' The deputy secretary of the 28-nation alliance acknowledged the cost of maintaining fleets . But commanders insisted the military deterrent forced Italy to give up its chemical weapons .