NATO Enlargement: The Russian Perspective and Implications for Future Policy.

Abstract

The concept of NATO enlargement has become the first major stumbling block between a newly democratic Russia and the United States/NATO. This study explores the issue, from the views of all concerned, while focusing on the Russian perspective to better understand their opposition to the expansion of NATO. The paper reviews the political, military and social ramifications of the proposed enlargement on the democratic evolution of Russia. In conclusion, the paper recommends some potential policy alternatives to reap the advantages of NATO enlargement while not putting additional pressures upon Russia during their transition period.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA308650

Entities

People

  • Clifford M. Dickman

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Central Europe
  • Cold War
  • Continents
  • Eastern Europe
  • European Union
  • Foreign Policy
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Nato
  • Security
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • Ussr
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design