02346cam a2200409 i 4500 rnd000000000047755 RAND 920212s1990 cau b 000 0 eng d 90230845 0833010557 RAND/R-3923-FF (Sirsi) a188977 $25.00 CstmoR CstmoR e------ UA646.3 .K84 1990 Kugler, Richard L. author. NATO's future role in Europe : toward a more political alliance in a stable "1 1/2 bloc" system / Richard L. Kugler. Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 1990. xix, 86 pages ; 23 cm text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia unmediated n rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier volume nc rdacarrier "May 1990." Errata sheet inside cover. Includes bibliographical references. This report develops a conceptual framework for thinking about future NATO policies. It analyzes, individually and interactively, the major variables that seem likely to shape NATO's role over the period 1990-2005. NATO's premature dissolution could unleash forces of instability in Europe. The Alliance serves vital Western interests that transcend the specific details of East-West relations. As long as it continues to face a Soviet military threat of some sort, it will need a coherent military strategy and defense posture. What is needed is a process of change and adaptation, one aimed at transforming NATO from its primarily military orientation into a more political alliance, calling for a policy of pragmatic aims rather than ultimate visions. One evolutionary path Europe might follow is discussed. The goals of Western security policy would be to use NATO to enhance stability at each stage, guard against reversals, and encourage further evolution. Also available on the internet via WWW in PDF format. Description based on print version record. North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Europe Military policy. Europe Politics and government 1945- Rand Corporation. Ford Foundation. Online Access http://www.rand.org/pubs/reports/R3923/ 599026 599026