Building a framework of security for Southeast Europe and the Black Sea region : a challenge facing NATO / James W. Peterson ; with a foreword by Panayot Karagyozov.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 210-232) and index.

Introduction: NATO, two unstable regions, and the pursuit of security -- Turmoil in the neighborhood: the imperative of creating a security community -- Turkey: the traditional NATO pillar in the region -- Admission of Bulgaria, Romania, and Slovenia in 2004: a new alliance pillar in the area -- Inclusion of problematic puzzle pieces from Southeast Europe: Albania and Croatia -- Membership issues and potential puzzle pieces from Southeast Europe: Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia -- Delicate alliance relationships with key Black Sea nations: Georgia and Ukraine -- Strained NATO relationship with the Black Sea superpower: Russia -- Ethnic conflicts in Southeast Europe and the NATO mission -- National conflicts in the Black Sea region and alliance connections -- Conclusion: NATO, two critical regions, and a framework for security.

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Security issues in Southeast Europe are tricky because the region has been in turmoil for many years. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) stands out as a likely counterweight to the local problems that have plagued the region, and could serve as a stabilizing force. The book focuses on counter-terrorism measures that can be taken in Southeast Europe, specifically by NATO allies in the region. NATO has played an important role in Southeast Europe in the post-Cold War years. Their brief and selective bombing operation in 1995 helped bring the Bosnian War to a conclusion and the participant.

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