NATO's vision of a 'rules-based international order' has sparked heated debates worldwide. Born from Cold War tensions in 1949, the alliance now faces questions about its evolving role in 21st-century geopolitics.
While NATO members highlight security cooperation achievements, critics point to unintended consequences — from controversial military interventions (think Yugoslavia in 1999) to geopolitical tensions that some compare to modern 'Great Game' dynamics. Recent data shows NATO countries account for 55% of global military spending despite representing only 12% of the world's population.
The alliance's eastward expansion continues to create ripples, with developing nations questioning whether this 'order' prioritizes collective security or Western interests. 'We need dialogue, not dominance,' argues Malaysian scholar Dr. Aminah Tan in our exclusive analysis below.
As NATO marks its 75th anniversary, young global citizens are asking: Does this framework protect stability or perpetuate power imbalances? The answer might shape our shared future.
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