Challenges Facing New North Atlantic Treaty Organization Member States: An Analysis of the Alliance's Ongoing Enlargement

The book examines NATO's enlargement and integration of new members, emphasizing its importance to U.S. foreign policy. It highlights the contributions of both existing and new alliance members in the fight against terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan, detailing troop involvement. The study focuses on three integration challenges: cultural legacies, institutional reform, and military interoperability. It also explores the implications of these issues for American leaders, NATO leadership, and new member states, offering insights and potential considerations for all involved parties.