The NATO Warsaw Summit: How to Strengthen Alliance Cohesion (Strategic Forum, Number 296)

Abstract

This paper takes stock of the existing debates on the Warsaw Summit agenda and offers a set of recommendations on how U.S. officials might attempt to foster unity within the Alliance. A cursory review of the various commentaries on the Warsaw Summit agenda suggests that this exercise will have much in common with the proverbial practice of herding cats. Different Allies all want to see more of what they individually desire, while the Alliance as a whole will struggle to satisfy competing demands. Much has been written already about the delicate balancing act required for shoring up eastern and southern defenses, as well as for reconciling the needs of deterrence with political dialogue. However, coming to grips with the diplomatic difficulties of finding consensus entails acknowledging that the difficulties are as much internal as they are external to the Alliance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1013676

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  • Alexander Mattelaer

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  • National Defense University

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