Abstract
This article argues that elitist tendencies in NATO’s leadership coupled with the support of its leading states, induced it to commit humanitarian catastrophes in parts of Europe and Middle East. These mundane policies portray NATO as an entity with blunt strategic vision to protect the security needs of its member states in the 21 st century. Similarly, the article contends that, although NATO has played a formidable role in stemming proliferation of nuclear arms and stability of the Euro-Atlantic area, some evidence suggest that the entity has outlived its usefulness. Finally, the article recommends that NATO should divest from its military expeditions in order to acquire new expertise in cyber technology; so as, to remain relevant to the international community thereby contributing towards the stability of the transatlantic project. Keywords: geo-political, strategy, elitism, security, self- interests, obsolete and reform DOI: 10.7176/IAGS/91-04 Publication date: August 31 st 2021
Highlights
The Genesis, Objectives and Rationale of NATO The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) emerged on 4th April 1949 under the Washington Treaty, as a strategic defence alliance between the United States (US) and some of its counter-part states in Europe; namely Britain, France and Germany, with a view to neutralize Soviet aggression
The 21st century marks a new beginning for NATO to refrain from elitist tendencies disguised in its self-seeking policies of military expeditions
NATO needs new ways of influencing the security landscape of the 21st century and dialoguing strategically with Russia to find sustainable peace plans to curb the conflicts in Eastern and Central Europe, is an effective alternative to military expeditions
Summary
The Genesis, Objectives and Rationale of NATO The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) emerged on 4th April 1949 under the Washington Treaty, as a strategic defence alliance between the United States (US) and some of its counter-part states in Europe; namely Britain, France and Germany, with a view to neutralize Soviet aggression. The suggestion that a limited presence be maintained to protect the interests of the US and Europeans can best be interpreted as a strategy to promote a geopolitical ambition rather than the security needs of those states in Eastern and Central Europe.
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