A thorough and straightforward overview of the full spectrum of NATO's military and non-military activities since the Cold War, this accessible study also provides valuable insight into the issues and problems facing NATO in the post-9/11 and post-Iraq War world. Author Jennifer Medcalf clearly and concisely discusses each of the main areas on NATO's agenda and also looks at the future of the organization.

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Jennifer Medcalf is Lecturer in Politics at the University of Bath, England. She has taught and written widely on the subject of international affairs, and convenes courses for the armed forces, in addition to providing consultations for the media on NATO and related issues. She is the author of numerous articles and book chapters on Transatlantic Relations and International Security.

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Acknowledgements
List of abbreviations
Glossary
Introduction
Chapter One. NATO in a new strategic context
Chapter Two. Missions redefined: NATO's post-Cold War operations
Chapter Three. The Alliance re-balanced?: Equipping NATO for its missions
Chapter Four: An Alliance challenged: NATO and "new" security threats
Chapter Five: An expanding Alliance: NATO's post-Cold War enlargement process
Chapter Six: Outreach and partnership: NATO relations with third countries
Conclusion: An Alliance revitalised? Future challenges for NATO.
Profiles of NATO members
Chronology of events
Appendix
Bibliography