| ID | 108770 |
| Title Proper | Changing role of NATO |
| Other Title Information | exploring the implications for security governance and legitimacy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Holmberg, Arita |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's (NATOs) changing role was debated in the face of the Strategic Concept adopted in late 2010. Two main roles can be identified in the debate; that of NATO as a defence organisation and a security organisation. The article analyses the implications of these roles for security governance and the Alliance's legitimacy - with emphasis on the novelties associated with the role of NATO as a security organisation. This development suggests an increasing need for security governance, something which is reflected in the debate. However, how for instance decision-making and implementation function in a more fragmented environment is unclear. If NATO develops its role as a security organisation new audiences are introduced that determine its appropriateness and the basis of the Alliance's input and output legitimacy changes. |
| `In' analytical Note | European Security Vol. 20, No. 4; Dec 2011: p.529-546 |
| Journal Source | European Security Vol. 20, No. 4; Dec 2011: p.529-546 |
| Key Words | Security Governance ; Legitimacy ; NATO ; Comprehensive Approach |