NATO’s post-Cold War transformation: exploring change in counter-insurgency, collective defence, and cyber-security
Journal: University of Birmingham Institutional Research Archive (University of Birmingham)
Year: 2020

In 2019 NATO enjoyed its 70th anniversary. During its existence it has had a number of challenges to overcome, none more so than what its function and role would be in the post- Cold War era. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, NATO has embraced former adversaries as members, developed roles beyond collective defence, and engaged in active military operations outside of the Euro-Atlantic area. The thesis posits, utilising third wave institutionalism, that explanation can be given to the tran