NATO Enlargement During the Cold War - Cold War History by M Smith Hardcover

Book Synopsis

Nato Enlargement During the Cold War analyzes the historical experience surrounding Nato enlargement. Features include the role and influence of external factors, the dynamics of intra-alliance debate, and a taxonomy of membership. Most important, however, is the conclusion that NATO expansion was never drawn solely by Cold War factors, giving insight into why NATO survived the end of the Cold War.

Review Quotes

"The author uses internal memos, governmental proposals, and official exchanges from the US State Department and British Foreign Service, coupled with secondary research, to create an excellent book."-- "Choice"
..".a timely book that provides a convenient framework for understanding the post-war enlargements of NATO..."--International History Review, James Sperling

About the Author

Mark Smith works at the Mountbatten Centre for the International Studies Department of Politics, University of Southampton.