"This title examines the North Atlantic Treaty Organization including its creation in the aftermath of World War II with the North Atlantic Treaty, its initial purpose as defense against the Soviet Union, its development during the Cold War, its repurpose after the fall of the Soviet Union, and its evolving role today"--Provided by publisher.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Choosing sides -- Origins -- Taking root -- The Warsaw pact -- Détente -- Two tracks -- The end of the Cold War -- Into the 21st century -- Crisis in Ukraine -- To be or not to be . . . involved -- Support from a distance -- Timeline of NATO.