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- Analyzes the geopolitics of NATO's enlargement
- Explores the path to lasting peace in Europe
- Examines the impact of NATO's expansion on Europe's security
Part of the book series: Contributions to International Relations (CIR)
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This book presents a fresh perspective on the geopolitical landscape surrounding NATO's enlargement, aptly termed "expansion by invitation." Looking beyond conventional narratives, it unravels the multifaceted outcomes of this process, extending beyond the initial optimism.
While acknowledging the merits of NATO's expansion, the book scrutinizes its contentious side effects, notably the escalating militarization of the Baltic and Black Sea regions, heightened military expenditure, shifts toward offensive doctrines, and the surge in military exercises and incidents between NATO and Russia. In a world witnessing a renewed bipolarization akin to the Cold War era, the book underscores the need for NATO and Russia to de-escalate tensions and strive towards a transition from contemporary negative peace to a more constructive, positive peace.
Devoid of bias, this book refrains from condemning the expansion process but rather calls for an acknowledgment of its consequences. It is an indispensable resource for academics seeking a nuanced understanding of NATO's expansion, challenging prevailing terminologies and offering insights into the complex dynamics of international security in Europe.
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Table of contents (8 chapters)
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Front Matter
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
​Jan Eichler is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of International Relations in Prague (Czech Republic). From 1975 to 1993, he served as an officer in the Czechoslovak Armed Forces, namely at the Ministry of Defence. He has published various monographs and numerous articles in Czech, French, German, Russian, and English.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: NATO and the War in Ukraine
Book Subtitle: Geopolitical Context and Long-term Consequences
Authors: Jan Eichler
Series Title: Contributions to International Relations
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-68779-2
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Political Science and International Studies, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-68778-5Published: 30 October 2024
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-68781-5Published: 30 October 2025
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-68779-2Published: 29 October 2024
Series ISSN: 2731-5061
Series E-ISSN: 2731-507X
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 186
Topics: Military and Defence Studies, International Relations, International Security Studies, European Politics, Foreign Policy