Publication

2 Apr 2014

This paper provides information on NATO and its operations in the post-Cold War era. More specifically, it looks at how NATO evolved following the demise of the Soviet threat; provides a summary of some of its operations, particularly in Afghanistan; looks at how the concept of mutual security provided by the Alliance works in practice; and examines its relations with Russia and how this may affect the future of the Alliance.

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Author Jonathan Masters
Series CFR Backgrounders
Publisher Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
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