Endgame In Nato's Enlargement

by Yaroslav Bilinsky

Overview

After briefly dealing with arguments for and against NATO's enlargement as far as Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary, the author shows why the enlargement process must be carried forward to include, in the near future, the three Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) and Ukraine. Inclusion of the Baltic States and of Ukraine in NATO would stabilize the region by helping the Russian democrats to concentrate on building a genuinely democratic, market-oriented Russian national state, instead of succumbing to the temptation to restore the Soviet Union. Ukraine could also contribute to NATO a sizable conventional military force and a prime strategic area; the Baltic States offer a prime location and an indomitable spirit. The Balts and Ukraine will help NATO when finally admitted as full members.

Using polling data, printed material, and interviews with Lithuanian and Ukrainian diplomats, the book convincingly shows the soundness of the Baltic and Ukrainian security goals without glossing over some difficulties, both internal and external.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313028366
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/28/1999
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

YAROSLAV BILINSKY is Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Delaware. He is the author of The Second Republic: The Ukraine After World War II (1964) as well as monographs, numerous articles, and contributions to books on Soviet and post-Soviet political topics.

Table of Contents

Tables

Introduction

To Enlarge or Not to Enlarge?

NATO in the Baltics

NATO in Ukraine

The Meaning of May 1997

A Year After the Madrid-Summit: The Overall Situation in Mid-1998

Conclusion

Epilogue

Appendices

Bibliography