NATO's adaptation

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Since the 11 September 2001 terror attacks, NATO has encountered significant challenges in political purpose, strategy, and the evolving nature of conflict. Its operations, particularly in Afghanistan, have not been entirely successful. The post-2008 assertiveness of Russia has further exposed deficiencies in NATO and its members regarding military capabilities and readiness in Europe, particularly in the context of Article V. The alliance's political and strategic cohesion is strained by differing interests between Eastern and Southern European nations responding to threats from irredentism and jihadism. Additionally, many citizens in European states, accustomed to a sense of perpetual peace, seem disconnected from NATO's adaptive strategies in the current security landscape. This volume analyzes NATO's pressing adaptation challenges. Lutz Mühlhöfer and Jörg Modey focus on the strategic reflection needed for NATO’s South and the Atlantic. Willi Bentzinger examines Russia's technological power in the realm of cyber conflict. Jan Ballast explores NATO's intelligence operations. Caroline Linzenmeier and Uwe Hartmann discuss resilience from different perspectives, with Linzenmeier focusing on Strategic Communication and Hartmann on strategy-making within NATO. Frank Wasgindt reflects on hard, soft, and smart power and their implications for the alliance. The authors offer analyses and actionable recommendations, advocating for gr