This collection of essays collectively offers the first detailed statement by a leading contingent of RAND analysts on the contours of a redefined Atlantic partnership. In the wake of the end of the Cold War, the authors point to the viability of shifting particular financial, strategic, political, and other responsibilities from America to Europe without jeopardizing either area's defense. The essays represent the culmination of several years of innovative work at RAND on the subject of NATO "enlargement" and restructuring of the Atlantic Alliance.

Foreword; Preface; 1. Introduction: an Atlantic partnership for the new era David C. Gompert; 2. Double enlargement: redefining the Atlantic partnership after the Cold War Ronald D. Asmus; 3. An economic agenda for the new era Gregory Treverton; 4. A new partnership: new Nato structures James A. Thomson; 5. Europe as partner John Van Oudenaren; 6. America as partner David C. Gompert; 7. Security challenges on Europe's Eastern periphery F. Stephen Larrabee; 8. Challenges in the Greater Middle East Zalmay Khalilzad; 9. A European comment John Roper; 10. Conclusion: institutions and policies David C. Gompert and F. Stephen Larrabee; Bibliography.