From Power Projection To Power Protection: Revitalizing Conventional Deterrence In NATO

Abstract

Russia's actions in Ukraine and Crimea ushered in a return to great power competition. The Eastern European NATO members, especially the Baltics, are at risk of territorial annexation by Russia. This thesis examines deterrence within the broader framework of strategic coercion, and analyzes conventional deterrence before and after the Cold War to build a historical reference. A significant historical finding is a trend towards a decreased reliance on forward presence, in favor of power projection through expeditionary forces. A robust deterrent policy through diplomacy and military forces is critical to deterring Russian aggression.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1030417

Entities

People

  • Morgan P Lohse

Organizations

  • School of Advanced Air and Space Studies

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Eastern Europe
  • European Union
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fighter Bombers
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Treaties
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • Strategic Security Studies