NATO and European Integration: Geopolitical Dynamics Post-Cold War

This chapter explores the evolving role of NATO amid significant political shifts in Europe, particularly following the end of the Cold War. It discusses the U.S. perspective on European integration, examining the balance of economic and political unity, as well as the implications of NATO's expansion and its relationships with Eastern European countries. Additionally, the chapter highlights tensions within Europe regarding military independence and the complexities of NATO's exclusion of Russia, raising questions about future geopolitical stability.