This book examines the burden sharing behavior of new NATO members. It makes the argument that new NATO members are burden-sharing at a greater rate than older NATO members. It also suggests that NATO's expansion did not lead to greater free-riding behavior in NATO, contrary to the predictions of the collective action literature. This analysis reveals that new NATO members have demonstrated the willingness to contribute to NATO missions, but are often constrained by their limited capabilities. This argument is supported using case studies, interviews with key NATO officials, and quantitative analysis of NATO defense expenditures and troop contributions.

This text will appear to the new and established members of NATO, NATO personnel, and diplomatic staff and policymakers from around the world that may rely on NATO for a host of disciplines to ensure peace and order in the world. Several case studies are provided that may aid to discussions and analysis about this topic.

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About the Author:
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Dr. Joel R. Hillison is a faculty instructor in the Department of Distance Education at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He is also an adjunct professor at Gettysburg College. He joined the U.S. Army War College faculty in 2007 and his last operational assignment was as the Comptroller and Deputy Comptroller for the Multinational Forces Iraq in 2004-05. From 1997 to 2000, he spent 3 years as the budget officer for the Combined Joint Planning Staff at SHAPE Headquarters in Mons, Belgium. Dr. Hillison received his Ph.D. in international relations from Temple University and holds an M.A. in economics from the University of Oklahoma and an M.A. in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College. He retired in 2013 as a Colonel after 30 years in the U.S. Army and 2 years in the Illinois National Guard.