NATO Enlargement: Why or Why Not?

Abstract

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was originally created in 1949 with twelve founding nations. The alliance currently has expanded to twenty-six members with two additional nations accepted and awaiting ratification from member nations while a third nation is close to acceptance. The original twelve member alliance is approaching thirty members. Enlargement of the alliance is open to all European nations and based on Article 10 of the Washington Treaty. Why has NATO more than doubled its original size and what are the possibilities for additional enlargement?

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 26, 2009
Accession Number
ADA498526

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  • Eric G. Clayburn

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  • United States Army War College

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  • Agreements
  • Defense Planning
  • Eastern Europe
  • European Union
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Nato
  • Political Systems
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  • United States
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