NATO and Eastern Europe: A Challenge for Russia?

... member-states, and is rejected outright by the majority of the elite. The dramatic crisis of confidence between Russia and the West that has peaked with the Ukraine crisis has led to both sides testing each other’s defence capabilities, seemingly ... ... rotating basis – will be concentrated in the east. Given their proximity to Russia, NATO member countries from Central and Eastern Europe are interested in NATO’s efforts to contain that country. Past experience and Russia’s actions in the ...