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RESEARCH PAPER ON NATO.Paper breakdown Introduction (2 pages) Literature Review (4 pages) Data and Methodology (2 pages) Analysis and Findings (4 pages) Conclusions (2 pages) References (or Bibliography): This section will contain all references, cited in Turabian format, properly indented, and alphabetically arranged. What factors contribute to power struggles within NATO? Identify a specific case study in which to investigate your research question. What documents do you plan to collect and analyze? Give a good explanation of the data used for the paper. What gaps did you identify in the existing literature and in what way did that help you refine your research question? Punctuation is something you need to address too.
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International Organization (NATO) Literature Review
Musiliu Taiwo
International Organizations (IRLS503)
Dr. Adriana Seagle
December 17, 2023
2
Literature Review
Theoretical approach
Structural realism is one of the most significant theoretical approaches covered in the
course that best informs the overall argument and hypothesis. The theory plays a critical role in
emphasizing the role of power politics within international relations. Structural realism perceives
competition and conflict as part of the enduring features and emphasizes limited cooperation.
Additionally, the anarchic state associated with the international system means that one state
cannot be sure about the aim of another state and some of the measures they have established in
their security sector, contributing to the emergence of power politics.
Structural realism relates to the challenges that NATO has been experiencing over the
past years, especially during its expansion into Ukraine. The NATO policymakers have been
focused on immediately diffusing the existing tension between Russia and Ukraine. It is worth
noting that Russia’s goals have not only been stopping NATO’s expansion to all parts of Europe
but have also been focused on reimagining the post-Soviet order.1. Russia believes the approach
will be critical in increasing Russia’s voice over Europe and developing a new security
architecture. The American National Security Strategy emphasizes a higher likelihood of the
return of great power competition between different countries.
Structural realism is vital in illustrating the broader differences between Russia and
NATO. The US is one of the NATO member countries that have presented the most significant
difference in interests with Russia. That is based on the argument that the world is anarchic,
1
Maitra, Sumantra. “A lost opportunity of a grand bargain: Security architecture between NATO
and Russia.” International Journal 77, no. 1 (2022): 137–143.
3
meaning that the great powers are the determinant actors for most global activities. The theory
illustrates the issue of a future potential grand bargain by NATO when developing a new security
architecture in Europe.
Moreover, liberal institutionalism is another critical theoretical approach used to explain
NATO’s operations. The theory illustrates that more emphasis should be directed toward global
governance and international organizations, which play a critical role in explaining international
relations. Institutionalism insists on having a common goal that should be included within the
international system. Therefore, institutionalism allows international organizations to make other
states cooperate toward achieving a common goal. The theory does not agree with the realist
assumption that international politics is part of the power struggles experienced in most
international organizations, especially NATO.
NATO is considered one of the most significant American-led international institutional
orders. The critical goal that contributed to the creation of NATO is maintaining a collective
defense instrument. The US and its European allies led the members of the defense instrument.
NATO was formed to defend its members from other superpowers, especially the Soviet Union2.
However, NATO lost its main goal after the collapse of the Soviet Union after the Cold War,
which consequently contributed to the US losing its primary competitor.
Since the US was unwilling to let go of such a thriving institution, the US policymakers
then focused on expanding NATO’s operations to other states. The US policymakers insisted on
other states that NATO would not only be utilized as a defense mechanism but also as a vehicle
2
Dai, Xinyuan. “Challenges to the International Institutional Order.” The Chinese Journal of
International Politics 13, no. 4 (2020): 485–508.
4
that would promote democratic governance. However, NATO expansion to other states is one of
the critical factors that have contributed to the debates on whether the US should continue taking
the most significant burden to maintain collective security among its member countries.3. Such
disagreements have mostly been experienced during the post-Cold War era.
Findings
The development of Turkey as an influential middle power is one of the most significant
challenges that the unity of NATO has been experiencing. Turkey has also threatened the
organization’s ability to define itself as a liberal democratic community.4. The historical
relationship between NATO and Turkey has always been complicated. Since Turkey was
included in the Alliance, it has never had any government that respected Western values, which
has consequently contributed to the country’s violation of most of NATO’s norms.
Over the past years, Turkey has continued adopting a variety of worrisome foreign
policies, which are primarily considered signs of trying to move away from NATO’s operations.
Turkey’s changes in the security structures show that it is moving away from Western
cooperation. Part of those changes include the procurement of missile systems, which is not part
of the allied structures as per NATO’s perspective. Turkey’s recent cooperation with Russia is
one of the most significant reasons that NATO has been worried about whether the state will be
able to maintain the structures required by the unity. That has been an issue for NATO as it tries
to secure post-Cold War legitimacy before the public.
3
Larsen, Henrik. “NATO in an Illiberal World: The Case for Differentiated Partnerships.” The
RUSI Journal 166, no. 3 (2021): 84–92.
4
Gheciu, Alexandra. “NATO, liberal internationalism, and the politics of imagining the Western
security community.” International Journal 74, no. 1 (2019): 32–46.
5
Another growing challenge experienced by NATO is the radical conservative political
forces within the Euro-Atlantic region. Poland’s evolution has primarily contributed to that as a
critical NATO middle power. Hungary is another state considered a success story when it comes
to democratization. However, that was different in the eyes of the leaders since it was considered
a troubled country with its government requiring a top-to-bottom overhaul. The society requires
its government to maintain traditional Christian morality rather than the values presented by
NATO.
The power struggles experienced in NATO are among the most significant factors
contributing to the US withdrawal from the INF treaty.5. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces
treaty primarily originated from internal NATO consultations, which not only played a critical
role in eliminating the entire class of missiles that acted as a threat to Europe and reduced the
amount of tension witnessed in East-West but also contributed to ending the Cold War. US
withdrawal from the treaty means that Russia could continue developing land-based ballistic and
cruise missiles.
The unfocussed American leadership is also a key element contributing to the power
struggles in NATO. The distracted American leadership in NATO has been a critical challenge
as the Alliance aims to return to its original mandate of achieving a collective defense. That
comes when the organization’s members located in Eastern Europe are experiencing a significant
security threat from Russia.6. Most of the US and NATO’s attention was on counterterrorism, but
5
Ogunnoikil, Adeleke Olumide, and Charles Emannuel Ekpo. “NATO at 70: The History,
Success, and Challenges of the Transatlantic Alliance in The Post-Cold War Era.” African
Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research 2, no. 2 (2019): 58-75.
6
Cruz, Marco António Ferreira da. “NATO 2030 “: Survival in a new era.” JANUS. NET ejournal of International Relations 12 (2021): 13-30.
6
that changed in 2009 when America’s attention was redirected to the rise of China.7. Over the
past few years, the US has focused chiefly on Sino-US relations issues instead of working with
NATO to achieve its original goal of maintaining collective defense.
The EU is considered one of NATO’s strategic partners, especially when it comes to
dealing with security challenges. However, the European Union’s strategic autonomy is one of
NATO’s most significant challenges. Most of the countries within the EU no longer depend on
the US commitment to providing them with the necessary protection, especially when dealing
with real threats. That was emphasized mainly by Former President Donald Trump when he
insisted that European countries should no longer be guaranteed that the US would offer them
the necessary security. NATO believes that strategic autonomy might undermine European and
US relations.
The information political meetings organized by the organization’s leaders played a
critical role in creating a better political environment. That consequently helped improve the
inter-organization relationship extending beyond its member states. Stoltenberg and Tusk were
the most significant individuals who shared a common concern over the threat that Russia was
presenting.8. The two leaders were more focused on improving NATO and EU efforts.
Therefore, the two leaders developed a new political framework associated with the EU and
NATO relationship.
Schuette, Leonard August. “Shaping institutional overlap: NATO’s responses to EU security
and defense initiatives since 2014.” The British Journal of Politics and International Relations
25, no. 3 (2023): 423-443.
7
8
Schmitt, Olivier. “How to challenge an international order: Russian diplomatic practices in
multilateral security organizations.” European Journal of International Relations 26, no. 3
(2020): 922–946.
7
However, it is worth noting that the Joint Declaration had different political challenges.
The political challenges experienced in NATO make it difficult for one of the member states to
depend on the support of their allies. As part of hiding the power struggles from the member
states, the organization’s leadership shields its negotiations by developing a standard procedure
that can be used to control the negotiations. Another key factor that contributes to the power
struggles in NATO includes the limited input that the institutional actors are expected to make,
especially the national delegates. Ambassadors do not have the right to take drafts outside the
meeting room, hence shielding the information from its member states.
The NATO-Russia Council (NRC) was primarily established to maintain cooperation and
consensus. However, NATO suspended its inclusion within the council after Russia invaded
Ukraine. However, Russia’s primary objective at the NRC is to ensure NATO allies forget about
Ukraine. Russia insists that the NRC discussions should resume since all the parties involved
would benefit from the security measures developed.9. Part of the security measures emphasized
by the cooperation is ending terrorism. The tension between Russia and NATO is one of the key
reasons the cooperation cannot be successful.
9
Schmitt, Olivier. “How to challenge an international order: Russian diplomatic practices in
multilateral security organizations.” European Journal of International Relations 26, no. 3
(2020): 922–946.
8
Bibliography
Cruz, Marco António Ferreira da. “NATO 2030 “: Survival in a new era.” JANUS. NET e-journal
of International Relations 12 (2021): 13-30.
Dai, Xinyuan. “Challenges to the International Institutional Order.” The Chinese Journal of
International Politics 13, no. 4 (2020): 485–508.
Gheciu, Alexandra. “NATO, liberal internationalism, and the politics of imagining the Western
security community.” International Journal 74, no. 1 (2019): 32–46.
Larsen, Henrik. “NATO in an Illiberal World: The Case for Differentiated Partnerships.” The
RUSI Journal 166, no. 3 (2021): 84–92.
Maitra, Sumantra. “A lost opportunity of a grand bargain: Security architecture between NATO
and Russia.” International Journal 77, no. 1 (2022): 137–143.
Ogunnoiki, Adeleke Olumide, and Charles Emannuel Ekpo. “NATO at 70: The History, Success,
and Challenges of the Transatlantic Alliance in The Post-Cold War Era.” African Journal
of Social Sciences and Humanities Research 2, no. 2 (2019): 58-75.
Schmitt, Olivier. “How to challenge an international order: Russian diplomatic practices in
multilateral security organizations.” European Journal of International Relations 26, no.
3 (2020): 922–946.
Schuette, Leonard August. “Shaping institutional overlap: NATO’s responses to EU security and
defense initiatives since 2014.” The British Journal of Politics and International
Relations 25, no. 3 (2023): 423-443.
1
Musiliu Taiwo
International Organizations (IRLS503)
Dr. Adriana Seagle
December 17, 2023
2
International Organization (NATO)
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was primarily developed to safeguard
the freedom and security of its member countries. Some of the key systems the international
organization focuses on addressing in its member countries include political and military issues.
Conducting collective defense is part of the key aims of the alliance and ensures there is
solidarity and cohesion between the member countries. After selecting NATO as the
international organization to focus on in this paper, it is important to conduct some initial
research to identify its problem.
Despite the shortcomings and challenges that NATO normally experiences, it is worth
noting that it remains one of the most effective international alliances in history. That is
primarily because of how the international organization has continued providing its members
with the required level of protection. It is only one incidence that has contributed to the
organization evoking Article 5 since its formation, which was during the U.S. 9/11 attack. The
organization has successfully provided its member countries with collective security.
NATO remains accountable to its member countries and the financial resources it collects
from the countries to make the organization function effectively. Part of the key measures that
promote the organization`s accountability includes its International Board of Auditors for NATO
(IBAN), which performs auditing for the various accounts for the organization`s bodies. That
provides the organization`s principal political decision-making body with an opportunity to
assure its member countries that their funds are being utilized effectively (Weinzierl, 2021). As
part of maintaining accountability in its institutional design, the international organization
publishes the civilian and military budget totals.
3
NATO is primarily guided by the principle of equality among all member states. That
generally means that each ally has equal opportunities for making decisions. However, it is worth
noting that there has been domination by a few member states, including the U.S., who have
been categorized as uncontested leaders of the alliance (Gheciu, 2019). Additionally, the
informal grouping by the few powerful member states dominated the organization`s decisionmaking process.
NATO has been unsuccessful in socializing with certain member states because of
several interrelated conditions. Significant power was used in the process of teaching new
liberal-democratic norms. That power consequently affected the socialized interpretations of the
world. Therefore, the socialization process could have been more successful in some of the
member countries originating from Central and East Europe, which did not only change their
behaviors but also their understanding of the national identity.
NATO has successfully influenced the behavior of its member states. That is primarily
because of how the organization promotes democratic values and ensures the member states
consult and cooperate with its allies on specific issues, including defense and security issues.
That provides the member states with an opportunity to resolve their problems and build trust
among each other as part of preventing conflict among themselves.
Some of the member states identified the internal power struggles in the international
organization as part of the most significant factor weakening the alliance cohesion. Most of those
internal power struggles are normally facilitated by populist leaders to achieve short-term
political gains in their respective states. Therefore, those populist leaders are willing to
undermine the operations of the international organization to gain consensus internally.
4
NATO`s member countries have found it questionable on whether there is an external
threat that can be considered strong enough to contribute to domestic pressures. However, it is
very unlikely that there is an absence of an eternal threat to the Allies. NATO state members
have been experiencing an eternal threat originating from terrorism in all its forms and
manifestations.
Identification of the problem and research question
The most significant problem NATO has been experiencing is the internal power
struggles. It is worth noting that most of its populist leaders have been intending to influence the
organization`s cohesion as a way of gaining popularity in their respective states.
•
What are the factors contributing to internal power struggles in NATO, and what are the
approaches that can be used to address that issue?
Research Method and Proposed Data Sources
The best research method that will be used to answer the research question is content
analysis. The research method entails choosing the texts to analyze. That includes evaluating the
articles and websites analyzing the issue of internal power struggles being experienced in NATO.
If there is a small number of texts evaluating the issue, it is then important to analyze all of them.
On the other hand, if there is a large volume of texts analyzing the issue, it is then recommended
that a few of them be selected (Mir et al., 2018).
5
References
Gheciu, A. (2019). NATO, liberal internationalism, and the politics of imagining the Western
security community. International Journal, 74(1), 32-46.
Mir, S., Lu, S. H., Cantor, D., & Hofer, C. (2018). Content analysis in SCM research: past uses
and future research opportunities. The International Journal of Logistics Management,
29(1), 152-190.
Weinzierl, J. (2021). An Army of Peoples? A Democratic Perspective on a Future European
Army. European Papers-A Journal on Law and Integration, 2021(2), 1049-1073.
1
Musiliu Taiwo
International Organizations (IRLS503)
Dr. Adriana Seagle
December 17, 2023
2
International Organization (NATO)
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was primarily developed to safeguard
the freedom and security of its member countries. Some of the key systems the international
organization focuses on addressing in its member countries include political and military issues.
Conducting collective defense is part of the key aims of the alliance and ensures there is
solidarity and cohesion between the member countries. After selecting NATO as the
international organization to focus on in this paper, it is important to conduct some initial
research to identify its problem.
Despite the shortcomings and challenges that NATO normally experiences, it is worth
noting that it remains one of the most effective international alliances in history. That is
primarily because of how the international organization has continued providing its members
with the required level of protection. It is only one incidence that has contributed to the
organization evoking Article 5 since its formation, which was during the U.S. 9/11 attack. The
organization has successfully provided its member countries with collective security.
NATO remains accountable to its member countries and the financial resources it collects
from the countries to make the organization function effectively. Part of the key measures that
promote the organization`s accountability includes its International Board of Auditors for NATO
(IBAN), which performs auditing for the various accounts for the organization`s bodies. That
provides the organization`s principal political decision-making body with an opportunity to
assure its member countries that their funds are being utilized effectively (Weinzierl, 2021). As
part of maintaining accountability in its institutional design, the international organization
publishes the civilian and military budget totals.
3
NATO is primarily guided by the principle of equality among all member states. That
generally means that each ally has equal opportunities for making decisions. However, it is worth
noting that there has been domination by a few member states, including the U.S., who have
been categorized as uncontested leaders of the alliance (Gheciu, 2019). Additionally, the
informal grouping by the few powerful member states dominated the organization`s decisionmaking process.
NATO has been unsuccessful in socializing with certain member states because of
several interrelated conditions. Significant power was used in the process of teaching new
liberal-democratic norms. That power consequently affected the socialized interpretations of the
world. Therefore, the socialization process could have been more successful in some of the
member countries originating from Central and East Europe, which did not only change their
behaviors but also their understanding of the national identity.
NATO has successfully influenced the behavior of its member states. That is primarily
because of how the organization promotes democratic values and ensures the member states
consult and cooperate with its allies on specific issues, including defense and security issues.
That provides the member states with an opportunity to resolve their problems and build trust
among each other as part of preventing conflict among themselves.
Some of the member states identified the internal power struggles in the international
organization as part of the most significant factor weakening the alliance cohesion. Most of those
internal power struggles are normally facilitated by populist leaders to achieve short-term
political gains in their respective states. Therefore, those populist leaders are willing to
undermine the operations of the international organization to gain consensus internally.
4
NATO`s member countries have found it questionable on whether there is an external
threat that can be considered strong enough to contribute to domestic pressures. However, it is
very unlikely that there is an absence of an eternal threat to the Allies. NATO state members
have been experiencing an eternal threat originating from terrorism in all its forms and
manifestations.
Identification of the problem and research question
The most significant problem NATO has been experiencing is the internal power
struggles. It is worth noting that most of its populist leaders have been intending to influence the
organization`s cohesion as a way of gaining popularity in their respective states.
•
What are the factors contributing to internal power struggles in NATO, and what are the
approaches that can be used to address that issue?
Research Method and Proposed Data Sources
The best research method that will be used to answer the research question is content
analysis. The research method entails choosing the texts to analyze. That includes evaluating the
articles and websites analyzing the issue of internal power struggles being experienced in NATO.
If there is a small number of texts evaluating the issue, it is then important to analyze all of them.
On the other hand, if there is a large volume of texts analyzing the issue, it is then recommended
that a few of them be selected (Mir et al., 2018).
5
References
Gheciu, A. (2019). NATO, liberal internationalism, and the politics of imagining the Western
security community. International Journal, 74(1), 32-46.
Mir, S., Lu, S. H., Cantor, D., & Hofer, C. (2018). Content analysis in SCM research: past uses
and future research opportunities. The International Journal of Logistics Management,
29(1), 152-190.
Weinzierl, J. (2021). An Army of Peoples? A Democratic Perspective on a Future European
Army. European Papers-A Journal on Law and Integration, 2021(2), 1049-1073.
1
International Organization (NATO) Literature Review
Musiliu Taiwo
International Organizations (IRLS503)
Dr. Adriana Seagle
December 17, 2023
2
Literature Review
Theoretical approach
Structural realism is one of the most significant theoretical approaches covered in the
course that best informs the overall argument and hypothesis. The theory plays a critical role in
emphasizing the role of power politics within international relations. Structural realism perceives
competition and conflict as part of the enduring features and emphasizes limited cooperation.
Additionally, the anarchic state associated with the international system means that one state
cannot be sure about the aim of another state and some of the measures they have established in
their security sector, contributing to the emergence of power politics.
Structural realism relates to the challenges that NATO has been experiencing over the
past years, especially during its expansion into Ukraine. The NATO policymakers have been
focused on immediately diffusing the existing tension between Russia and Ukraine. It is worth
noting that Russia’s goals have not only been stopping NATO’s expansion to all parts of Europe
but have also been focused on reimagining the post-Soviet order.1. Russia believes the approach
will be critical in increasing Russia’s voice over Europe and developing a new security
architecture. The American National Security Strategy emphasizes a higher likelihood of the
return of great power competition between different countries.
Structural realism is vital in illustrating the broader differences between Russia and
NATO. The US is one of the NATO member countries that have presented the most significant
difference in interests with Russia. That is based on the argument that the world is anarchic,
1
Maitra, Sumantra. “A lost opportunity of a grand bargain: Security architecture between NATO
and Russia.” International Journal 77, no. 1 (2022): 137–143.
3
meaning that the great powers are the determinant actors for most global activities. The theory
illustrates the issue of a future potential grand bargain by NATO when developing a new security
architecture in Europe.
Moreover, liberal institutionalism is another critical theoretical approach used to explain
NATO’s operations. The theory illustrates that more emphasis should be directed toward global
governance and international organizations, which play a critical role in explaining international
relations. Institutionalism insists on having a common goal that should be included within the
international system. Therefore, institutionalism allows international organizations to make other
states cooperate toward achieving a common goal. The theory does not agree with the realist
assumption that international politics is part of the power struggles experienced in most
international organizations, especially NATO.
NATO is considered one of the most significant American-led international institutional
orders. The critical goal that contributed to the creation of NATO is maintaining a collective
defense instrument. The US and its European allies led the members of the defense instrument.
NATO was formed to defend its members from other superpowers, especially the Soviet Union2.
However, NATO lost its main goal after the collapse of the Soviet Union after the Cold War,
which consequently contributed to the US losing its primary competitor.
Since the US was unwilling to let go of such a thriving institution, the US policymakers
then focused on expanding NATO’s operations to other states. The US policymakers insisted on
other states that NATO would not only be utilized as a defense mechanism but also as a vehicle
2
Dai, Xinyuan. “Challenges to the International Institutional Order.” The Chinese Journal of
International Politics 13, no. 4 (2020): 485–508.
4
that would promote democratic governance. However, NATO expansion to other states is one of
the critical factors that have contributed to the debates on whether the US should continue taking
the most significant burden to maintain collective security among its member countries.3. Such
disagreements have mostly been experienced during the post-Cold War era.
Findings
The development of Turkey as an influential middle power is one of the most significant
challenges that the unity of NATO has been experiencing. Turkey has also threatened the
organization’s ability to define itself as a liberal democratic community.4. The historical
relationship between NATO and Turkey has always been complicated. Since Turkey was
included in the Alliance, it has never had any government that respected Western values, which
has consequently contributed to the country’s violation of most of NATO’s norms.
Over the past years, Turkey has continued adopting a variety of worrisome foreign
policies, which are primarily considered signs of trying to move away from NATO’s operations.
Turkey’s changes in the security structures show that it is moving away from Western
cooperation. Part of those changes include the procurement of missile systems, which is not part
of the allied structures as per NATO’s perspective. Turkey’s recent cooperation with Russia is
one of the most significant reasons that NATO has been worried about whether the state will be
able to maintain the structures required by the unity. That has been an issue for NATO as it tries
to secure post-Cold War legitimacy before the public.
3
Larsen, Henrik. “NATO in an Illiberal World: The Case for Differentiated Partnerships.” The
RUSI Journal 166, no. 3 (2021): 84–92.
4
Gheciu, Alexandra. “NATO, liberal internationalism, and the politics of imagining the Western
security community.” International Journal 74, no. 1 (2019): 32–46.
5
Another growing challenge experienced by NATO is the radical conservative political
forces within the Euro-Atlantic region. Poland’s evolution has primarily contributed to that as a
critical NATO middle power. Hungary is another state considered a success story when it comes
to democratization. However, that was different in the eyes of the leaders since it was considered
a troubled country with its government requiring a top-to-bottom overhaul. The society requires
its government to maintain traditional Christian morality rather than the values presented by
NATO.
The power struggles experienced in NATO are among the most significant factors
contributing to the US withdrawal from the INF treaty.5. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces
treaty primarily originated from internal NATO consultations, which not only played a critical
role in eliminating the entire class of missiles that acted as a threat to Europe and reduced the
amount of tension witnessed in East-West but also contributed to ending the Cold War. US
withdrawal from the treaty means that Russia could continue developing land-based ballistic and
cruise missiles.
The unfocussed American leadership is also a key element contributing to the power
struggles in NATO. The distracted American leadership in NATO has been a critical challenge
as the Alliance aims to return to its original mandate of achieving a collective defense. That
comes when the organization’s members located in Eastern Europe are experiencing a significant
security threat from Russia.6. Most of the US and NATO’s attention was on counterterrorism, but
5
Ogunnoikil, Adeleke Olumide, and Charles Emannuel Ekpo. “NATO at 70: The History,
Success, and Challenges of the Transatlantic Alliance in The Post-Cold War Era.” African
Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research 2, no. 2 (2019): 58-75.
6
Cruz, Marco António Ferreira da. “NATO 2030 “: Survival in a new era.” JANUS. NET ejournal of International Relations 12 (2021): 13-30.
6
that changed in 2009 when America’s attention was redirected to the rise of China.7. Over the
past few years, the US has focused chiefly on Sino-US relations issues instead of working with
NATO to achieve its original goal of maintaining collective defense.
The EU is considered one of NATO’s strategic partners, especially when it comes to
dealing with security challenges. However, the European Union’s strategic autonomy is one of
NATO’s most significant challenges. Most of the countries within the EU no longer depend on
the US commitment to providing them with the necessary protection, especially when dealing
with real threats. That was emphasized mainly by Former President Donald Trump when he
insisted that European countries should no longer be guaranteed that the US would offer them
the necessary security. NATO believes that strategic autonomy might undermine European and
US relations.
The information political meeting
