International studies, Vol. III No. 2, 2003.
Original scientific paper
NATO - From a System of Collective Security to Unipolar American Leadership
Lidija Čehulić
; Faculty of Political Science, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
Alliances as one of forms that enable the states to achieve their security, represent the central phenomenon in studying international security system and current international relations. Since its foundation (April 4, 1949) until now, NATO has survived as the most significant security alliance. Collective defense principle, as stipulated in Article 5 of the Washington Agreement, hasn't been altered. However, as the structure of international order changes, as its leaders change as well as security and stability challenges, so changes the role of the North Atlantic Alliance, its goals and range of activities in the international community.
Keywords
NATO; colective security; September 11 2001; USA; Europe
Hrčak ID:
286803
URI
Publication date:
15.7.2003.
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