NATO Evolving Strategic Role after the Cold War: Examining U.S. Leadership in Global Security
Journal: Journal of Policy and Development Studies
Year: 2025

Since the end of the Cold War, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has experienced a profound transformation, evolving from a traditional collective defense pact into a dynamic global security actor. This study investigates the strategic reorientation of NATO, with a particular emphasis on the pivotal role of the United States in directing its post-Cold War agenda. The objectives of the study is to examine the extent and implications of U.S. influence on NATO’s evolving missions, strat