Defending Eastern Europe: The Defense Policies of New NATO and Eu Member States

This book examines the changed security conditions of new member states of NATO and the EU in 2019, analyzing how membership has improved defense protection and identifying areas for improvement. It utilizes alliance politics theory, convergence/divergence theory, and defense policy theory to provide an assessment of defense policies in the region.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 24 August 2021
\n Publisher: Manchester University Press
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Following the passage of the fifteenth and twentieth anniversaries of the entry of many former communist states into both NATO and the EU in 2019, this book takes a comprehensive look at the changed security conditions of these new member states. How has NATO and EU membership improved their overall defense protection, and what elements are still missing for them on an individual state basis?

Utilizing alliance politics theory, convergence/divergence theory, and defense policy theory, the book provides an invaluable assessment of defense policies, from the stable East Central European states to the most jeopardized Baltic states in the north of Europe. With chapters on the Cold War defense conditions during the last two decades of Soviet domination, post-1989–91 transformations in the direction of democracy, and the impact of the 2014 Ukraine–Russia–Crimea crisis, this book is essential reading for those seeking to understand the changed landscape of European politics in the twenty-first century.

The book begins by examining the historical background of NATO and the EU, including their origins, missions, and goals. It then explores the security challenges faced by these new member states, including terrorism, organized crime, and regional instability. The book also examines the role of NATO and the EU in promoting stability and security in the region, including through peacekeeping operations and the provision of security assistance.

One of the key themes of the book is the impact of NATO and the EU on the defense policies of individual member states. The book argues that membership in these organizations has led to a convergence of defense policies among many states, as they are increasingly concerned with common security threats such as terrorism and cyber-security. However, the book also notes that there are still significant differences in defense policies among member states, particularly in terms of military spending, equipment, and doctrine.

The book also examines the role of NATO and the EU in promoting regional cooperation and stability. It argues that these organizations have helped to create a framework for cooperation and dialogue among member states, which has helped to reduce tensions and prevent conflicts. However, the book also notes that there are still challenges to regional cooperation, such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the tensions between Russia and the West.

In conclusion, this book provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the changed security conditions of NATO and the EU's new member states. It is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the complex relationship between these organizations and the security challenges facing the region.

\n Weight: 514g\n
Dimension: 167 x 240 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781526147561\n \n