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050 4 _aUA646.3
_b.K84 1990
100 1 _aKugler, Richard L.
_eauthor.
245 1 0 _aNATO's future role in Europe :
_btoward a more political alliance in a stable "1 1/2 bloc" system /
_cRichard L. Kugler.
264 1 _aSanta Monica, CA :
_bRAND,
_c1990.
300 _axix, 86 pages ;
_c23 cm
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
337 _aunmediated
_bn
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
338 _avolume
_bnc
_2rdacarrier
500 _a"May 1990."
500 _aErrata sheet inside cover.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references.
520 _aThis 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.
530 _aAlso available on the internet via WWW in PDF format.
588 _aDescription based on print version record.
610 2 0 _aNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization.
651 0 _aEurope
_xMilitary policy.
651 0 _aEurope
_xPolitics and government
_y1945-
710 2 _aRand Corporation.
710 2 _aFord Foundation.
856 4 1 _yOnline Access
_uhttp://www.rand.org/pubs/reports/R3923/
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