After 40 Years, Does NATO Have to Change? (An European Perspective)

Abstract

NATO has underwritten an unprecedented period of peace in Europe. Many developments, however, indicate that NATO should have to change to sustain its success. This study seeks to find an answer on the need for change. It explores the kind of possible changes and concentrates on issues like: NATO after the INF-Treaty, East-West relations, Burden-sharing and political and economical developments in Europe. The role of Europe in relation to the interests and the position of the United States is studied in particular. The study also explores the more fundamental question if in the long term NATO itself will survive. The study concludes with a long term outlook on NATO's possible structure and internal relationships.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA208016

Entities

People

  • Ruurd Reitsma

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Agreements
  • Arms Control
  • Commerce
  • European Communities
  • European Union
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • North America
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Western Europe

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