The Evolution of NATO with Four Plausible Threat Scenarios

Abstract

NATO is not "sui generis." Its roots trace to an informal Western alliance that dates from the early 19OOs. The geographic, politi- cal, economic, cultural, and ethnic ties that bind the countries of the northern Atlantic are ineluctable. Accordingly, the Alliance is unlikely to disappear or disintegrate. Part I of this study analyses the historic antecedents of NATO. Part II postulates four possible military threats that confront the Alliance in Europe today: a surprise attack; a pre-emptive non-surprise attack; a full-mobilization offensive; and a limited attack against an isolated NATO component.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA436765

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  • Jean E. Smith
  • Steven L. Canby

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  • Air Force
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  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • East Germany
  • Foreign Relations
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  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • Military Organizations
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • Second World War
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  • Warfare

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