The North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Continuing to provide a concise approach to this crucial organization, the second edition of The North Atlantic Treaty Organization: The Enduring Alliance is fully updated to take in the developments since 2007, with key additions including:

Discussion of NATO’s place in a changing world
Consideration of recent operations on the alliance
Evaluation of the impact of the financial crisis
Reconsideration of the NATO-EU relationship
Discussion of the US pivot to Asia-Pacific and its impact on NATO
The implications for NATO of Russia’s action in Ukraine
The rise of emerging security challenges, including Islamic State
A new chapter looking to the future of NATO in light of the recent developments
Highlighting the continued importance of NATO in the international arena, this accessible guide details the origins, institutions, workings and activities of the organization, as well as contributing valuable insights to the debate surrounding the future of the alliance.