NATO's Post-Cold War Challenges

This chapter examines NATO's shifting role after the Cold War, focusing on its involvement in the Balkans and the misunderstandings that fueled conflict in Bosnia. It critiques the bureaucratic nature of military intervention and the unaddressed complexities regarding NATO's expansion and the promises made to Russia. By analyzing the internal U.S. debates during the Bush and Clinton administrations, the chapter reveals the tensions between cautious diplomacy and aggressive policy decisions that led to significant geopolitical repercussions.