Sharing the Burden? NATO and its Second-Tier Powers
Sharing the Burden? NATO and its Second-Tier Powers by Benjamin Zyla, published by University of Toronto Press in January 2015, offers an in-depth analysis of NATO’s middle powers and their roles within the alliance. This 328-page book examines the evolving responsibilities of countries like Canada since the fall of the Berlin Wall, challenging the notion that these nations have neglected their commitments. Zyla employs a variety of measures, including peacekeeping efforts and economic assistance, to argue that Canada’s contributions in the 1990s were comparable to those of NATO’s major powers.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the dynamics of international alliances, as Zyla contends that Canadian policy was motivated by a commitment to assist struggling states rather than merely aligning with U.S. interests. The book delves into the political science aspects of NATO’s structure and the implications of second-tier powers in global security. By addressing these themes, Sharing the Burden? contributes significantly to discussions surrounding political economy and the nature of alliances, making it a valuable resource for those interested in contemporary international relations.
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Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, NATO’s middle powers have been pressured into shouldering an increasing share of the costs of the transatlantic alliance. In Sharing the Burden? Benjamin Zyla rejects the claim that countries like Canada have shirked their responsibilities within NATO. Using a range of measures that go beyond troop numbers and defense budgets to include peacekeeping commitments, foreign economic assistance, and contributions to NATO’s rapid reaction forces and infrastructure, Zyla argues that, proportionally, Canada’s NATO commitments in the 1990s rivaled those of the alliance’s major powers. At the same time, he demonstrates that Canadian policy was driven by strong normative principles to assist failed and failing states rather than a desire to ride the coattails of the United States, as is often presumed. An important challenge to realist theories, Sharing the Burden? is a significant contribution to the debate on the nature of alliances in international relations. –Provided by publisher.
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