Contents

Foreword*

Chapter 1

The Future of the U.S.-European Relationship: Framing the Discussion

Questions and Answers

Chapter 2

The Role of U.S. Forces in Europe

The Importance of Europe

Security Challenges Facing NATO at the Turn of the Century—and Beyond

The State of the Alliance Today

Operation Allied Force

Lessons from the Balkan Conflicts

Winning in the 21st Century

Questions and Answers

Chapter 3

Staying in Europe: A Vital American Interest

Chapter 4

America’s Stance toward Europe: Moving Away from a NATO-Centered Policy

Chapter 5

Europe as a Strategic Staging Base for 21st Century Stabilization Operations

Questions, Answers, and Commentary: Chapters 3, 4 and 5

Chapter 6

The Enlarging Role of NATO

Chapter 7

Guiding NATO’s Future: A Return to Basics

Chapter 8

An Additional Role for NATO: Promoting Collective Security Elsewhere

Questions, Answers, and Commentary: Chapters 6, 7, and 8

Chapter 9

Updating NATO Forces for the 21st Century

Chapter 10

Modernization, Restructuring, Adaptation: Imperatives for NATO Forces

Chapter 11

America’s Diminishing Commitment to NATO: Implications for Service Force Structure

Questions, Answers, and Commentary: Chapters 9, 10, and 11

Chapter 12

Whither the U.S.-NATO Partnership: Consensus and Dissent

About the Authors*

Index

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