301. Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan: Consequences for NATO
- Author:
- Wojciech Lorenz
- Publication Date:
- 10-2021
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- The Polish Institute of International Affairs
- Abstract:
- The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan will not change NATO’s overall threat perception, which will be shaped mainly by the military threat from Russia, challenges related to the rise of China, and instability in Europe’s neighbourhood. Criticism of NATO may, however, influence discussions on a new strategy, which should facilitate adaptation of the Alliance to new threat assessment. There will be increased pressure on the development of crisis-response capabilities within the coalition of the willing and the European Union.
- Topic:
- Security, NATO, Taliban, and European Union
- Political Geography:
- Afghanistan, Russia, China, Europe, and South Asia