This book considers the origins, development, challenges, structure and direction of the Alliance against the backdrop of a changing world and a changing Europe, the changing relationship of the US to its Allies, the twin threats posed by both Russia and terrorism, the emerging challenge of China and the EU-NATO relationship.

Julian Lindley-French is Chairman of The Alphen Group (TAG). In April 2021, Lindley-French published a major new book titled Future War and the Defence of Europe (Oxford University Press) with U.S. General (Ret.) John R. Allen and U.S. Lieutenant General (Ret.) Frederick (Ben) Hodges.

1.NATO Fortuna Redux? 2. Facing down the Soviets 3. The Second Cold War 4. Strategic Vacation 5. Reinventing NATO 6. NATO 101 7. NATO Today 8. Future NATO