Continuity and change in the maritime dimension of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Abstract

This article concerns the maritime dimension of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It presents an analysis of NATO’s past naval experience and key maritime achievements to gauge the extent to which they have contributed to the organization’s longevity, and to question whether strengthening its maritime dimension would affect the organization’s durability. The main findings of the research underscore the importance of the Alliance’s maritime safety efforts.