Longworth, R. C.
NATO Relevance Fading in Post-Cold War World. / R. C. Longworth. - KRT News Service, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 54. Global Issues, 1522-3221; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: NATO Relevance Fading in Post-Cold War World, Aug. 6, 2002; pp. n.p..
"Lord Ismay, the first secretary general of NATO, used to say that the alliance's purpose was 'to keep the Americans in, the Russians out and the Germans down.' Fifty years after Ismay's quip, a post-communist Russia is a partner of NATO's, if not yet a member. A post-reunification Germany is the most powerful nation in Europe. And a post-Sept. 11 America is wondering whether it wants or needs its European allies anymore. As a result, NATO is in a first-class crisis, uncertain of its role or its future." (CHICAGO TRIBUNE) This article examines the purpose of NATO and whether it can withstand U.S. and European differences.
1522-3221;
North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Alliances.
Unilateralism.
United States--Foreign relations--Europe.
AC1.S5
050
NATO Relevance Fading in Post-Cold War World. / R. C. Longworth. - KRT News Service, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 54. Global Issues, 1522-3221; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: NATO Relevance Fading in Post-Cold War World, Aug. 6, 2002; pp. n.p..
"Lord Ismay, the first secretary general of NATO, used to say that the alliance's purpose was 'to keep the Americans in, the Russians out and the Germans down.' Fifty years after Ismay's quip, a post-communist Russia is a partner of NATO's, if not yet a member. A post-reunification Germany is the most powerful nation in Europe. And a post-Sept. 11 America is wondering whether it wants or needs its European allies anymore. As a result, NATO is in a first-class crisis, uncertain of its role or its future." (CHICAGO TRIBUNE) This article examines the purpose of NATO and whether it can withstand U.S. and European differences.
1522-3221;
North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Alliances.
Unilateralism.
United States--Foreign relations--Europe.
AC1.S5
050