- PERCEPTIONS: Journal of International Affairs
- Vol: 13 Issue: 2
- A GLOBAL SPRING – WHY NATO NEEDS TO GO GLOBAL
A GLOBAL SPRING – WHY NATO NEEDS TO GO GLOBAL
Authors : Dustin Dehéz
Pages : 31-43
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Publication Date : 2008-10-01
Article Type : Other
Abstract :Much ink has been spent on the question in which direction NATO should develop in the future. Although a consensus among its members is still lacking, this article argues that NATO should open its membership to all consolidated democracies and hence turn into a global organisation. This thesis is supported by historical evidence on the nature of international organisations and the lack of a thorough rearrangement of international organisations following the end of the Cold War. It outlines a theoretical formula to guide a global enlargement in practical terms, calling to invite those countries that would add to NATO’s capabilities without adding a potential in new conflictsKeywords : International Organisations, NATO, Enlargement, New World Order, Promotion of Democracy.