Commentary
NATO Summit in Washington: RAND Experts Weigh In
Jul 8, 2024
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
As a military alliance with roots in the Cold War, NATO's strategy and purpose have had to shift since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. RAND has assisted U.S. and European defense establishments by recommending expansion strategies; analyzing activities in the Balkans and Afghanistan, areas outside NATO's traditional focus; and advising decisionmakers on issues critical to NATO's mission and the interests of its member nations.
