The Changing Role of NATO: Challenges and Transformations Over Time
Since its establishment at the end of World War II, NATO has been a prominent actor in security and defense, particularly for Western Europe. However, it is no secret that overtime, NATO has faced innumerable challenges in the context of a dynamic security environment, not the least with the end of the Cold War in 1989. While territorial defense remains the core objective of NATO, the organization has also had to cope with new challenges, internal and external. In this episode, Berenice Cabanne takes a deep dive into these challenges and changes with Dr. Niels van Willigen, associate professor of International Relations at Leiden University and Senior Analyst in the Peace & Security Section of the Global Governance Institute. Tune in to this episode to learn more about how NATO has evolved in the face of the changing security landscape, and the major challenges facing the organization today.