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Der Autor analysiert die maßgeblich von US-amerikanischer Seite erarbeitete neue strategische Konzeption der Nato, die eine erhebliche Ausweitung des bisherigen geographischen Wirkungsfelds beinhaltet. Die Auswirkungen der inbesondere zwischen Oktober 1998 und März 1999 von den Amerikanern vorangetriebenen Reform auf die europäischen Partnerstaaten werden eingehend untersucht. Die interne US- amerikanische Kritik an der veränderten Nato-Konzeption wird ebenso thematisiert wie die Reaktion der europäischen Nato-Partner auf diese Doktrin. Abschließend werden die Bemühungen dieser Länder um die Schaffung einer eigenen europäischen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsidentität beschrieben. (BIOst-Mrk)

"With the 60th Anniversary of the alliance at hand, its fate seems to be more uncertain and unpredictable than ever. While some commentaries already foresee the end of NATO, there are others that rather portray a revitalization of the old transatlantic alliance due to the new US-administration and the return of France into NATO's military command structures. But people tend to look too closely at NATO's institutional and conceptual framework and the future risks it is -at least theoretically- intended to counter. Instead, one should focus on the member states and their relationship with other parties, because it is the capitols that define the framework for NATO's political and military action." (author's abstract)

Post-Cold War NATO, without strategic threat, sought legitimacy in universal values, but its participation in the Kosovo conflict revealed its weaknesses. However, a number of factors are making NATO's renewal possible: the Alliance is now adapting to work in coalitions driven by interests and capabilities; it is sustained through military modernization; and it is enhanced by new global partnerships. Figures. Adapted from the source document.

Argues that NATO is necessary for European security in the post-cold war era and that it is not necessary for it to expand its role to engage in out-of-area disputes.