Politics & International Studies

Global NATO and the Expanding Theatres of Escalation

Global NATO and the Expanding Theatres of Escalation
US President Joe Biden with NATO leaders at the Washington summit on July 9, 2024. Image Source: The White House

In this article, the author explores, how NATO reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining Western global dominance by intensifying its strategy against “enemy countries” and expanding its global alliance network, further integrating with the transatlantic alliance, at NATO’s 75th Anniversary Summit.

Author

Anuradha Chenoy, Adjunct Professor, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India and The Transnational Institute, India

Summary

The NATO agenda is stated clearly during its 75th anniversary summit that it will go all out to ensure Western dominance globally. It has identified the “enemy countries” that are roadblocks to this goal. There is continuity in this perception but also a change in its strategy going forward that steps up escalation and expansion to construct a global grid-like alliance structure that integrates with the transatlantic alliance.

Published in: Economic and Political Weekly

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