http://www.parliament.uk/commons/lib/research/rp2009/rp09-036.pdf
Analyzes the evolution of Russian foreign policy under both Putin and Medvedev. Seeks to identify the main themes, interests, and objectives of Russian foreign policy and especially Russia''s relations with the U.S., NATO, the European Union and the United Kingdom. House of Commons Library Research Paper 09/36
http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/download.cfm?q=916
Examines the relative contribution of member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization since it has expanded from 16 to 28 members. This monograph uses a historical analysis of burden-sharing among new NATO members in the 1992-2008 period to provide insight on burden-sharing behavior for researchers interested in NATO issues. From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College..
http://www.ndu.edu/inss/Strforum/SF238/SF238.pdf
Examines how Ukraine has been caught between those who favor closer alliance with Europe and NATO and those who favor closer ties with Russia. Examines recent progress in developing democratic institutions and how such progress has instigated a type of political instability. From the National Defense University.
http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pdffiles/PUB889.pdf
Discusses the traditional importance of unity of command in American military doctrine and practice from World War One to the present and how this principle has been forsaken in the evolution of military command in Afghanistan with operations split between U.S. Central Command, NATO, and U.S. Special Operations Command. Calls for a return to previous practice. From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College.
http://www.ndu.edu/inss/Strforum/SF236/SF236.pdf
Examines the shift from large conscript forces for territorial defense to smaller, all-volunteer expeditionary operations for NATO forces and how immigration and economic changes are contributing to policy problems. From the National Defense University.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL34701.pdf
Discusses the progress toward NATO membership of Albania and Croatia, controversies over whether Macedonia, Georgia and the Ukraine should become the next members, and U.S. policy toward NATO enlargement. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL34618.pdf
Covers background peace settlement of the early 1990s, the renewed conflict in South Ossetia between Russian and Georgian armed forces, the European Union peace plan, and the U.S. and international response to the conflict including the status of NATO membership for Georgia. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL34199.pdf
Discusses current issues in German-U.S. relations, including European security and defense policy, use of German troops in peace-keeping missions, support for NATO, and foreign trade issues. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.
http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pdffiles/PUB861.pdf
8 essays on the current state of relations between Turkey, Europe and NATO. From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL34415.pdf
Examines the prospects for the April 2008 meeting of NATO to consider membership for Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia. The meeting will also consider offering membership action plans for Ukraine and Georgia. The report examines the reasons for opposition from Russia. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ho/frus/nixon/xxxix/
Latest volume to be released in the official diplomatic history of the U.S. This volume focuses on two major issues: strengthening European security and cooperation and reducing size of NATO and Warsaw Pact forces. From the State Department.
