Perspectives on NATO’s Deterrence and Defence on the Eastern Flank
Perspectives on NATO’s Deterrence and Defence on the Eastern Flank

Author(s): Artur Kacprzyk
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: NATO; Eastern Flank; deterrence and defence of the Eastern Flank; potential threats; transatlantic tensions; NATO Readiness Initiative;
Summary/Abstract: Implementation of the NATO Brussels Summit decisions will enhance deterrence and defence on the Alliance’s Eastern Flank, especially through an improvement of the ability to mobilise and deploy larger reinforcements. At the same time, NATO members’ different threat perceptions, including their view of Russia, remain a challenge. Maintaining the U.S. in the lead role will be key to further adaptation but this position could be weakened by growing transatlantic tensions and dissonance in the American administration.

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