Apocalypse Now? Die NATO und ihr schwieriger Weg in die Zukunft. Ein Essay

Werner Sonne

doi:10.5771/0175-274X-2017-1-25

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- 1–28 TH EMENS CHWE R PUNK T 1–28
  - 1–6 NATO: Warschauer Gipfel-Highlights und die Rückkehr der nuklearen Abschreckung Wolfgang Schwarz Wolfgang Schwarz 1–6
  - 7–12 The Military Contribution to the Prevention of Violent Conflict Thomas Boehlke, Edward Canfor-Dumas Thomas Boehlke, Edward Canfor-Dumas 7–12
  - 13–18 Entspannung braucht Abschreckung – Abschreckung braucht Entspannung Claudia Major, Christian Mölling Claudia Major, Christian Mölling 13–18
  - 19–24 Euroatlantische Partnerschaft: entbehrlich, notwendig, möglich? Die NATO und Russland – vorwärts in die Vergangenheit Hans-Joachim Giessmann Hans-Joachim Giessmann 19–24
  - 25–28 Apocalypse Now? Die NATO und ihr schwieriger Weg in die Zukunft. Ein Essay Werner Sonne Werner Sonne 25–28
- 29–45 BEITRÄGE AUS SICHERHEITSPOLITIK UND FRIEDENSFORSCHUNG 29–45
  - 29–33 Der sogenannte „Islamische Staat“ und seine asymmetrischen Taktiken gegen westliche Demokratien Stefan Goertz Stefan Goertz 29–33
  - 34–45 Two Birds, One Stone – War-to-Democracy Processes after Ethnic Conflicts Felix Schulte Felix Schulte 34–45
- 46–46 NEUERSCHEINUNGEN 46–46
- 47–51 BESPRECHUNGEN 47–51
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Apocalypse Now? Die NATO und ihr schwieriger Weg in die Zukunft. Ein Essay

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Werner Sonne

DOI
- doi.org/10.5771/0175-274X-2017-1-25
- ISSN: 0175-274X
- ISSN online: 0175-274x
Zusammenfassung

In a world of turmoil, the strongest military alliance faces an uncertain future, too. After the elections in the US, former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer even predicts a disintegration of the West. One should have no illusions - without the US in the lead the West will not survive in its current shape, Fischer argues, referring to a reluctant new president Donald Trump to fully support NATO and her role to safeguard the integrity of her member states. While NATO has demonstrated a surprisingly strong resolve during the Warsaw summit towards Russia’s expansion in Ukraine, the alliance is not willing to really engage herself in the Middle East with a robust mission with combat troops on the ground leaving the embattled area to Moscow’s ambitious military intervention and the creation of a massive sphere of influence. The Western alliance will have to adjust to the new realities in which Europe is required to do more for its defense. The year 2017 will be crucial as a test case for the willingness of NATO’s members to face the new challenges. Will it withstand these obstacles, or will, as Fischer is fearing, „the Western world, as we have known it, sink down in front of our eyes”?

Abstract

In a world of turmoil, the strongest military alliance faces an uncertain future, too. After the elections in the US, former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer even predicts a disintegration of the West. One should have no illusions - without the US in the lead the West will not survive in its current shape, Fischer argues, referring to a reluctant new president Donald Trump to fully support NATO and her role to safeguard the integrity of her member states. While NATO has demonstrated a surprisingly strong resolve during the Warsaw summit towards Russia’s expansion in Ukraine, the alliance is not willing to really engage herself in the Middle East with a robust mission with combat troops on the ground leaving the embattled area to Moscow’s ambitious military intervention and the creation of a massive sphere of influence. The Western alliance will have to adjust to the new realities in which Europe is required to do more for its defense. The year 2017 will be crucial as a test case for the willingness of NATO’s members to face the new challenges. Will it withstand these obstacles, or will, as Fischer is fearing, „the Western world, as we have known it, sink down in front of our eyes”?
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