Center for Security Studies

Threatened from Within? NATO, Trump and Institutional Adaptation

Threatened from Within? NATO, Trump and Institutional Adaptation

Author(s): Martin Zapfe
Editor(s): Oliver Thränert, Martin Zapfe
Series Editor(s): Andreas Wenger
Book Title: Strategic Trends 2017: Key Developments in Global Affairs
Series: Strategic Trends
Pages: 73-93
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Place: Zurich

NATO faces an existential challenge by a revanchist Russia. Despite impressive assurance and adaptation measures, its overall defense position remains weak. It will face serious challenges in balancing strategic divergence, both within Europe and in its transatlantic relations. While regionalization and increased European efforts might offer some respite, the stage is set for potentially serious rifts at a critical point in time.

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