NATO : What You Need to Know / Medea Benjamin and David Swanson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Benjamin, Medea, 1952- author.

Swanson, David, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

North Atlantic Treaty Organization--Armed Forces.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (119 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : OR Books, [2024]

Summary:

This book offers a critical examination of NATO's evolution and its impact on global politics, particularly in the context of post-Cold War developments. The authors, Medea Benjamin and David Swanson, argue that NATO has strayed from its original defensive purpose and has become an aggressive force that exacerbates global tensions. The text explores NATO's expansion, its military engagements in various regions, and its role in the Ukraine conflict. It also critiques NATO's alignment with arms contractors and its violation of international law, including the UN Charter. The authors advocate for alternatives to NATO, emphasizing the need for a global movement to promote peace and diplomacy. The book is intended for readers interested in international relations, peace studies, and the critique of military alliances. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Front Cover

Back Cover

Half-Title Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Preface: What You Need to Know About NATO

Introduction

1 When and Why Was NATO Formed?

2 NATO Expansion

3 NATO’s History of Aggression

4 NATO in Ukraine, But No Ukraine in NATO?

5 NATO “Partners” Around the Globe

6 Who Makes the Decisions and Who Pays?

7 How Does NATO Relate to the UN and International Law?

8 NATO and Nuclear Weapons

9 What Are the Divisions Within NATO?

10 What Are NATO’s Plans?

11 What Are the Alternatives?

Acknowledgements

Notes

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Print version: Benjamin, Medea NATO

ISBN:

9781682195215

OCLC:

1439602918