Comparative Advantage: Creating Cooperation Between NATO and the European Union

This study proposes a conceptual formula for the division of labor between the European Union and NATO. It argues that there is a current lack of effective cooperation between the two organizations. This is illustrated by examining current formal and operational cooperation. NATO and the European Union should strive for further cooperation due to the numerous threats to security. Neither organization can address all of the threats on its own. The formula proposed is based on each organization's comparative advantage in capabilities and geographical concentration. By emphasizing the distinct advantages of NATO and the European Union, this study highlights how combining the capabilities provides a more effective cooperation. This study concentrates on creating cooperation in crisis management, but it also discusses how the formula can be applied to more complex security situations such as combating terrorism and Russia.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science in Defense and Strategic Studies

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Defense and Strategic Studies

Year

2008

Author dc:creator

• Maloney, Meghan Ann

Contributors dc:contributor

• Bradley Thayer

• European Union
• NATO
• cooperation
• division of labor
• international security issues
• Defense and Security Studies

Statement dc:rights

• © Meghan Ann Maloney

Repository record dc:identifier

https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/1435

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:bearworks.missouristate.edu:theses-2436