Title: Costs of NATO enlargement :
Authors: Kugler, Richard L.; National Defense University.
Date: 1997
Publisher: National Defense University, Institute for National Strategic Studies,
Physical description: 4 p. ; 28 cm.
Language: English
LC classification: U
Abstract: NATO must pursue a sound defense program as it enlarges-not to prepare for a threat, but to meet its peacetime preparedness standard. DOD's cost estimate of $27-35 billion for all NATO enlargement measures through 2009 causes sticker shock to some, but it is moderate: only about 1% of NATO's total defense spending. This estimate is not low-sided or prone to major inflation. It is similar to the RAND estimate, and lower than the CBO estimate because CBO embraced a higher threat and theory of requirements. The United States will not be carrying unfair burdens. Its expense may be no more than $2 billion through 2009. The cost of stationing U.S. forces in Europe will not rise appreciably.
Notes: (GPO)apn98-004043 Caption title. Shipping list no.: 98-0038-P. "October 1997." 11/07/97
Subject headings (LCSH): North Atlantic Treaty Organization--Appropriations and expenditures.; North Atlantic Treaty Organization.