03954nam a22005895i 4500 978-3-031-68779-2 DE-He213 20251030113249.0 cr nn 008mamaa 241029s2024 sz | s |||| 0|eng d 9783031687792 978-3-031-68779-2 10.1007/978-3-031-68779-2 doi JZ6378-6405 JW bicssc POL069000 bisacsh JW thema Eichler, Jan. author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut 86775 NATO and the War in Ukraine [electronic resource] : Geopolitical Context and Long-term Consequences / by Jan Eichler. 1st ed. 2024. Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2024. XII, 186 p. online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda Contributions to International Relations, 2731-507X Chapter 1. Introduction: Why this Book? -- Chapter 2. Theory and Methodology -- Chapter 3. From Hamburg and Munchen to Tallinn and Burgas -- Chapter 4. From the War Against Georgia to the Annexation of the Crimea and the Following Increase in Military Tension -- Chapter 5. The Growing Militarisation of the Baltic and Black Sea Areas After the End of the Cold War -- Chapter 6. The War in Ukraine in Light of the Expansion of NATO -- Chapter 7. The Clash of Three Bipolar Narratives About the War in Ukraine -- Chapter 8. The Conclusion of the Book. This book presents a fresh perspective on the geopolitical landscape surrounding NATO's enlargement, aptly termed "expansion by invitation." Looking beyond conventional narratives, it unravels the multifaceted outcomes of this process, extending beyond the initial optimism. While acknowledging the merits of NATO's expansion, the book scrutinizes its contentious side effects, notably the escalating militarization of the Baltic and Black Sea regions, heightened military expenditure, shifts toward offensive doctrines, and the surge in military exercises and incidents between NATO and Russia. In a world witnessing a renewed bipolarization akin to the Cold War era, the book underscores the need for NATO and Russia to de-escalate tensions and strive towards a transition from contemporary negative peace to a more constructive, positive peace. Devoid of bias, this book refrains from condemning the expansion process but rather calls for an acknowledgment of its consequences. It is an indispensable resource for academics seeking a nuanced understanding of NATO's expansion, challenging prevailing terminologies and offering insights into the complex dynamics of international security in Europe. Politics and war. 68300 Peace. 60021 Security, International. 58210 Europe Politics and government. 69875 International relations. 58103 Military and Defence Studies. 68301 Peace and Conflict Studies. 68596 International Security Studies. 69560 European Politics. 69876 Foreign Policy. 69476 SpringerLink (Online service) Springer Nature eBook Printed edition: 9783031687785 Printed edition: 9783031687808 Printed edition: 9783031687815 Contributions to International Relations, 2731-507X 71969 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-68779-2 ZDB-2-POS ZDB-2-SXPI 64574 64574