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Military and Diplomacy
Presenter Names and Speeches.
Emma Chupp
Abstract
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) plays a large role in European peace and security. The Balkan region has historically been a catalyst for conflict and has seen a fair amount of it post-Cold War. Bosnia and Herzegovina is an ethnically and religiously diverse country that is on a pathway to becoming a NATO member. Bosnia has taken part in many collaborative efforts with NATO such as the Partnership for Peace Program, Membership Action Plan, and establishing a Commission for Cooperation. Each of these programs has worked to improve aspects of Bosnia’s membership prospects yet, the nation is still not ready for NATO membership. This research walks through the history of NATO’s involvement in Bosnia, thoroughly explains the process of becoming a member of NATO, and the expectations that are placed on nations seeking membership. The hypothesis is that Bosnia is on the path to NATO membership but will need to see great economic, social, and defense improvements to qualify for NATO membership.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina's Prospects on Membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Military and Diplomacy
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) plays a large role in European peace and security. The Balkan region has historically been a catalyst for conflict and has seen a fair amount of it post-Cold War. Bosnia and Herzegovina is an ethnically and religiously diverse country that is on a pathway to becoming a NATO member. Bosnia has taken part in many collaborative efforts with NATO such as the Partnership for Peace Program, Membership Action Plan, and establishing a Commission for Cooperation. Each of these programs has worked to improve aspects of Bosnia’s membership prospects yet, the nation is still not ready for NATO membership. This research walks through the history of NATO’s involvement in Bosnia, thoroughly explains the process of becoming a member of NATO, and the expectations that are placed on nations seeking membership. The hypothesis is that Bosnia is on the path to NATO membership but will need to see great economic, social, and defense improvements to qualify for NATO membership.
