James W. Peterson is the head of the Department of Political Science at Valdosta State University, USA. He is a specialist in comparative politics, American foreign policy, and public administration. He is the author of several publications on Czech foreign policy, integration of ten new nations in NATO, and party politics in the Czech Republic.

Professor Peterson deftly weaves together major security challenges, ranging from global terrorism to missile defense, and NATO's post-Cold War missions and expansion. He breaks new ground by evaluating the potential contributions of each new NATO member to the ongoing struggles faced by the Atlantic Alliance, in the process demonstrating that eastward NATO expansion has not been a mindless march toward inclusiveness. Peterson also displays an acute grasp of geopolitical considerations and NATO's need to tie its various challenges together into a coherent strategic vision. -Robert Evanson, University of Missouri-Kansas City.

• Introduction; 1. The Battle Against Terrorism Reshapes the NATO Organization; 2. Partners for Peace after the Cold War; 3. From Partnership to Membership in 1999; 4. The Class of 2004 and the Post-9/11 World; 5. Further Class Memberships and the Traps of Southeast Europe; 6. Bosnia in the Lengthened Shadow of the Cold War; 7. Kosovo in the Shadow of Bosnia's Lessons; 8. NATO applies its Capabilities in Afghanistan; 9. The War in Iraq Shakes NATO Capabilities; 10. European Security, East and West; 11. The Coasts of NATO, North and South; 12. NATO Missions Reshape the Battle against Terrorism; Reference List.

James W. Peterson is the head of the Department of Political Science at Valdosta State University, USA. He is a specialist in comparative politics, American foreign policy, and public administration. He is the author of several publications on Czech foreign policy, integration of ten new nations in NATO, and party politics in the Czech Republic.

Professor Peterson deftly weaves together major security challenges, ranging from global terrorism to missile defense, and NATO's post-Cold War missions and expansion. He breaks new ground by evaluating the potential contributions of each new NATO member to the ongoing struggles faced by the Atlantic Alliance, in the process demonstrating that eastward NATO expansion has not been a mindless march toward inclusiveness. Peterson also displays an acute grasp of geopolitical considerations and NATO's need to tie its various challenges together into a coherent strategic vision. -Robert Evanson, University of Missouri-Kansas City.

• Introduction; 1. The Battle Against Terrorism Reshapes the NATO Organization; 2. Partners for Peace after the Cold War; 3. From Partnership to Membership in 1999; 4. The Class of 2004 and the Post-9/11 World; 5. Further Class Memberships and the Traps of Southeast Europe; 6. Bosnia in the Lengthened Shadow of the Cold War; 7. Kosovo in the Shadow of Bosnia's Lessons; 8. NATO applies its Capabilities in Afghanistan; 9. The War in Iraq Shakes NATO Capabilities; 10. European Security, East and West; 11. The Coasts of NATO, North and South; 12. NATO Missions Reshape the Battle against Terrorism; Reference List.

James W. Peterson is the head of the Department of Political Science at Valdosta State University, USA. He is a specialist in comparative politics, American foreign policy, and public administration. He is the author of several publications on Czech foreign policy, integration of ten new nations in NATO, and party politics in the Czech Republic.

Professor Peterson deftly weaves together major security challenges, ranging from global terrorism to missile defense, and NATO's post-Cold War missions and expansion. He breaks new ground by evaluating the potential contributions of each new NATO member to the ongoing struggles faced by the Atlantic Alliance, in the process demonstrating that eastward NATO expansion has not been a mindless march toward inclusiveness. Peterson also displays an acute grasp of geopolitical considerations and NATO's need to tie its various challenges together into a coherent strategic vision. -Robert Evanson, University of Missouri-Kansas City.

• Introduction; 1. The Battle Against Terrorism Reshapes the NATO Organization; 2. Partners for Peace after the Cold War; 3. From Partnership to Membership in 1999; 4. The Class of 2004 and the Post-9/11 World; 5. Further Class Memberships and the Traps of Southeast Europe; 6. Bosnia in the Lengthened Shadow of the Cold War; 7. Kosovo in the Shadow of Bosnia's Lessons; 8. NATO applies its Capabilities in Afghanistan; 9. The War in Iraq Shakes NATO Capabilities; 10. European Security, East and West; 11. The Coasts of NATO, North and South; 12. NATO Missions Reshape the Battle against Terrorism; Reference List.