The Security in Europe in the New Order Era: The Future of the NATO
Abstract
This paper is a study of the security of Europe and the future of NATO after the tremendous changes which have recently occurred in Europe. The collapse of the Communist world and the demise of the Soviet Union dominate in Eastern Europe, whereas the unification of Germany and the integration of the European Community dominate in Western Europe. Most importantly, for the first time in its history, Europe is undivided and there is no real enmity among European states. As a consequence, the security of the new Europe must be changed to cope with these new challenges. At the same time, the new security equation must recognize that U.S. interests in Europe remain vital. The author reviews the current security situation in Europe and makes some recommendations for a new security framework. In the author's opinion, of the three main security institutions in Europe at this time -- the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), the Western European Union (WEU), and NATO -- the institution best suited for the changing future is NATO. NATO has four advantages over the other organizations: it links European countries, the United States, and Canada; it is accepted by all European countries; it has been highly successful; and it has proven that it possesses the unique capability to consult and act.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 30, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA251155
Entities
People
- Leonidas Ikonomopoulos
Organizations
- United States Army War College