Abstract
Subject NATO’s Middle Eastern and North African role. Significance The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has traditionally not been as important to NATO as its 'Northern Flank'. While NATO's 'Southern Flank' remains subordinate, external circumstances and the alliance's internal politics have drawn attention to this zone and led to the creation of a formal structure, the Southern Hub. Impacts Russian power projection and tackling terrorism are the main drivers of NATO interest in MENA. Control of reconstruction funds could give NATO allies leverage in the Syrian theatre, but would have to accompany reforms. Libya’s future is uncertain; the conflict appears likely to escalate.
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