NATO and the Future of European Security

Undoubtedly, few scholars, who have also served in government, capture the essence of NATO's Cold War evolution and its post-Cold War transition as Sean Kay does in the first edition of his excellent work, NATO and the Future of European Security. An increasing number of scholars and policymakers see the value of using this book as both a curriculum and reference tool. Yet, unlike so many works on NATO and European security, Kay's analysis offers both the theoretical framework for understanding the importance of NATO's post-Cold War transformation and the rich analysis of the complex and enormous changes the premier alliance endured during the past decade. As an updated edition most assuredly will demonstrate, NATO's crossroads in the aftermath of the Kosovo operation and additional mission on the ground in the Balkans promises to challenge NATO leaders well into the twenty-first century. Coupled with his recent spate of journal articles on key issues confronting NATO's credibility, Kay's work continues to provide the academic and policy-making fields with important questions to consider. This is required reading for student, professor, and policymaker, alike.

Professor Kay draws on his extensive Department of Defense and academic experience to produce a thought-provoking overview of the key issues before the Euro-Atlantic community. Always irreverent but challenging, Professor Kay has produced a no-nonsense volume which is a must read. John Borawski Director of the Political Commitee NATO Parliamentary Assembly 1987-1999