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The author examines NATO's extraordinary performance and incisive initiatives during the immediate post-Cold War years. He scrutinizes the impact of enlargement on the Alliance, not only from a military but also a geopolitical perspective. He is quick to point out that, without the needed reforms, new members will bring more fat than muscle to the Alliance. However, the process of enlargement has served to harmonize Central and Eastern Europe with Western Europe in a remarkable manner. That achievement alone has made enlargement worthwhile. He goes beyond the next round of enlargement and makes a case for a reorientation of NATO enlargement towards the Middle East and North African regions. They may never receive the full security umbrella of NATO, but they can enjoy the shade.

ISBN

1440

Publication Date

8-1-2002

Keywords

NATO Enlargement, Membership Action Plan, Partnership for Peace, Combined Joint Task Force, European Security, Defense Policy, Organization for Security and Cooperation, Burden Sharing

Pax NATO: The Opportunities of Enlargement

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