U.S./NATO Relations After 9/11: U.S. Contributions to NATO Missions

Since the end of the Cold War, the future of NATO has been discussed amongst scholars. Critics argue that NATO is no longer relevant, while proponents argue that is still has a viable function in the international community. This thesis asks the question, what the United States contributes to NATO missions and what does this mean to NATO\u27s future. This thesis examines NATO mission in Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq, looking at the background of the mission, how and why it was created and how has the mission evolved. The evidence suggests that since September 11, 2001, the United States has been retreating from the alliance. The evidence also suggests that without the contributions of the United States (politically, economically and militarily) the alliance as a viable institution is in dire straits