How to Stop NATO

... membership can be seen as a “silver medal” of sorts in the historical race for western identity. Although Turkey’s experience demonstrates that, while a silver medal... ... closer to full-fledged EU membership. Strengthening the “strategic autonomy” of the European Union could play a certain role in reducing the appeal of NATO membership for... ... specific issue of their participation in practical everyday decision-making on matters of European security. Each country seeks to gain a seat at the table where the most pressing...