| ID | 137404 |
| Title Proper | Rallying for reassurance |
| Other Title Information | a study of North Atlantic Treaty Organization diplomacy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Widerberg, Helene Forsland |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article examines how allies who shared the same overall goal chose different tactics. It compares how Norway, Poland, and Lithuania pursued a strengthened emphasis on collective defense in the revision of NATO's strategic concept, which was adopted in 2010. In their efforts on influence the outcome of this process, the three allies made use of both bilateral and multilateral channels, but differed in terms of rhetoric, political access, use of media, and mix of national and alliance interests. The article finds that not only size, but also different levels of alliance maturity and diplomatic skills can explain the different tactics. As the study demonstrates, these differences not only create internal dynamics in the form of learning and division of labor, but they can also affect decision-making. |
| `In' analytical Note | European Security Vol.24, No.2; Jun.2015: p.183-202 |
| Journal Source | European Security Vol: 24 No 2 |
| Key Words | NATO ; Poland ; National Interest ; Norway ; Lithuania ; Strategic Concept ; Internal Dynamics ; Alliance management ; Alliance Diplomacy ; Alliance Maturity |