New Century North Atlantic Treaty Organization's Direction

Author: Xing Hua
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: NATO, after years of transformation and adjustment following the Cold War, has gained new vitality and achieved expansion in terms of members, functions, and scope. In April 2004, it once again reshaped the political and security landscape of Europe, with seven Central and Eastern European countries becoming its new members. This book traces the development trajectory of NATO, providing an in-depth yet accessible discussion of the transformations it has undergone and their significant impact on the global security landscape. It focuses on analyzing and researching the adjustments NATO is currently making and those it is about to undertake in the 21st century. Additionally, it prospectively predicts that NATO's influence will continue to grow globally, including in the Asia region, and that China's policy of engagement with NATO will hold major strategic significance.