NATO in the age of 'America First'
| dc.contributor.advisor | Berk, J.H.H. van den | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Heiden, P.B. van der | |
| dc.contributor.author | Koster, M. | |
| dc.date.issued | 2019-06-17 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This thesis attempts to provide an analysis of the current trans-Atlantic relationship between the United States and Europe by examining the current state and issues faced by NATO. Using a theoretical framework comprised of liberalist and realist notions in foreign policy, the ideological rift between the US and Europe is analyzed. It will be argued that the international system has become more complex, due to non-state actors and modern, nonconventional means of warfare, such as hybrid warfare. Subsequently, the various tiers that have formed within NATO are examined, looking at their view of NATO’s purpose and identity in a post-Cold War, 21st century international world order. Additionally, President Trump’s isolationist rhetoric is then related to the effects his presidency has on America’s relationship with Europe. These perspectives will be negotiated in order to answer the research question: Is trans-Atlantic cooperation of NATO members going to change due to Trump’s isolationist agenda? It will be argued the challenges facing the current international system call for increased cooperation of NATO’s Allies. Moreover, in spite of Trump’s rhetoric, American commitment to Europe will continue unabatedly. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://theses.ubn.ru.nl/handle/123456789/8286 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.thesis.faculty | Faculteit der Letteren | en_US |
| dc.thesis.specialisation | Amerikanistiek | en_US |
| dc.thesis.studyprogramme | Bachelor Engelse taal en cultuur | en_US |
| dc.thesis.type | Bachelor | en_US |
| dc.title | NATO in the age of 'America First' | en_US |
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