M E Sarotte
Books by M E Sarotte
“This is the story of NATO’s relations with Russia during the 1990s. “Not one inch” is a reference to a statement made in February 1990 by US Secretary of State James Baker, shortly beforeGerman unification, when he said that NATO would not encroach upon territory in then still Communist East Germany . What he actually meant was specific to the circumstances of the time—how to imagine the terms of German unification. His statement had not broader meaning to Europe – after all, the Warsaw Pact was still in existence, and it would in fact have been impossible for NATO to enlarge. But that phrase has been used ever since by the Russians to argue that NATO enlargement, any increase in its membership, is illegitimate.” Read more...
Mark Webber, Political Scientist
Interviews where books by M E Sarotte were recommended
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Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne
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Devil-Land: England Under Siege, 1588-1688
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A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth: 4.6 Billion Years in 12 Chapters
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Not One Inch: America, Russia, and the Making of Post-Cold War Stalemate
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My Fourth Time, We Drowned
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Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology
by Chris Miller
Award Winning Nonfiction Books of 2022, recommended by Sophie Roell
Award Winning Nonfiction Books of 2022, recommended by Sophie Roell
It’s that time of year when there are dozens of the best-of-the-year lists. Which books are worth reading? One way of narrowing it down is by looking at the various awards that celebrate books across a range of nonfiction categories. Five Books editor Sophie Roell does a roundup of nonfiction books that won prizes in 2022.
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Political Community in the North Atlantic Area
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The Third World War: August 1985
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Defense of the West: Transatlantic Security from Truman to Trump
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Why NATO Endures
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Not One Inch: America, Russia, and the Making of Post-Cold War Stalemate
by M E Sarotte
The best books on NATO, recommended by Mark Webber
The best books on NATO, recommended by Mark Webber
With all eyes on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it’s a good time to educate yourself on the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in post-war Europe. Here, University of Birmingham political scientist Mark Webber offers five book recommendations on the history, aims and ideals of NATO.
