Away from NATO Expansion By Sasha Filippova

Benefits from NATO expansion are limited Promoting and maintaining democratization Reducing conflict among members Deterring Russian aggression

Benefits from NATO expansion are limited Promoting and maintaining democratization BUT Europe ’ s democratization prompted by exogenous factors Reducing conflict among members Deterring Russian aggression

Benefits from NATO expansion are limited Promoting and maintaining democratization BUT Europe ’ s democratization prompted by exogenous factors Reducing conflict among members BUT NATO has failed to prevent conflicts among members and its commitment to protecting members seems to be eroding Deterring Russian aggression

Benefits from NATO expansion are limited Promoting and maintaining democratization BUT Europe ’ s democratization prompted by exogenous factors Reducing conflict among members BUT NATO has failed to prevent conflicts among members and its commitment to protecting members seems to be eroding Deterring Russian aggression BUT May actually increase Russia ’ s belligerence

Costs of expansion have risen Increase in Russian aggression and reduction in its willingness to cooperate in other forums Reduction of core competency More challenges to decision-making process

Policy Recommendations End expansionist agenda Deepen existing alliance Consider structural changes