The 75th Anniversary of the NATO Summit and the Future of the Alliance
In their most recent article, our researcher Azriel Bermant and his collegue Shimon Stein examine the evolving role of NATO in the post-Cold War era, particularly in the wake of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The analysis delves into the concerns surrounding NATO's future, especially with the potential return of Donald Trump to the US presidency, and how these geopolitical shifts are influencing NATO's policies toward Ukraine, China, and broader global security challenge.
Amid concerns over the stalemate in Ukraine, alarm over Russia’s hostile actions against member states, and a heightened threat from China, NATO has seen fit to take actions to strengthen the alliance in a bid to hedge against a hostile US administration, should Trump return to the White House in January. From an Israeli perspective, it is important to note the language of the alliance in regard to Iran, which is viewed as a malign actor that poses a threat to Euro-Atlantic security. Given NATO’s efforts to engage with its “southern neighborhood,” Israel should explore an opportunity to strengthen its dialogue with the alliance.
You can find the full article under the link below.
