NATO's transformation

Abstract

Upon the fall of the Berlin Wall and demise of the Soviet Union, NATO has made efforts to adapt itself to the transformation of the international system. Although its endeavour has been hard and problematic NATO has had a record of considerable achievements. However, the question whether the Atlantic Alliance would manage to survive has so far excited the interest of many publicists. Instead of venturing in predictions, this article intends to contribute to an ongoing discussion on the future of the Alliance by interpreting the structural change and actors' concerns and actions. It attempts to clarify the limits of the allied political will that is required for a sustainable process of adaptation. In the context of the Afghan experience, it also deals with NATO's comprehensive military doctrine.