ABSTRACT
NATO at 75 arguably faces the most complex security environment since the end of the Cold War. While deep concerns surrounding the future direction and outcome of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine dominate NATO’s 75th anniversary, this book takes a wider view of the Alliance’s journey to explain how far NATO has come politically as well as militarily, the part NATO plays in today’s evolving world and its likely roles in the future. In summary, the Routledge Handbook of NATO presents a comprehensive story of an organisation that recognises the need for constantly adapting to an ever-changing geopolitical and strategic environment, while remaining true to its original purpose. This combination of steadfast purpose and continuous adaptation also constitutes the recipe that will help ensure NATO’s future relevance and effectiveness. As it celebrates its 75th anniversary, the Alliance is more important than at any time in its history.
