Armies and arms

Article Abstract:

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has been affected by a reduction in European and US defense spending, and a widening gap between higher spending in the US than in Europe. The US is increasing spending on electronics and communications. There have been disagreements within NATO on a requirement to boost sending on air-to-ground surveillance. National constraints have hindered cooperation in some areas, for example over defense against missiles.

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The future of NATO: a new kind of alliance?

Article Abstract:

NATO is evolving and forming a stronger alliance with reorganized goals 5 years after it was predicted that it would collapse along with the demise of the Soviet Union. The creation of a new combined joint forces task force will allow more out-of-area peacekeeping functions as well as defense of Europe.

Management, Innovations, Alliances, Alliances (Government relations), Peacekeeping forces

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Merchants of scrap: arms cuts

Article Abstract:

European nations must destroy surplus conventional weapons in 40 months to comply with a new treaty. Destruction of a tank costs over $8, 000 even if it is used as scrap metal. Germany must destroy 10,000 items; Russia and the Ukraine are arguing over ownership.

Arms control, Arms control verification

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