"Evaluating NATO Enlargement: From Cold War Victory to the Russia-Ukraine War" by Dr. James Goldgeier '79
This text shares historical insights and pathways for future study of the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe. It offers a multilateral analysis of NATO's post-Cold War growth, the consequences of which are examined from the perspectives of the various actors involved. The results of enacted policies are compared with hypothetical alternatives. The influence of the United States is discussed, particularly on relations with Russia and the war in Ukraine.