NATO Burden Sharing and the Forces of Change

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This article is a policy-relevant elaboration of the theory of collective action, particularly regarding the effects of declining hegemony on international regimes. Analysis of the distribution of defense expenditures in NATO indicates that this theory still provides valuable insights into the operation of the alliance, particularly regarding the role of the United States. Contrary to the conclusion of a series of influential articles, NATO still seems in essence a uniquely privileged group seeking an inclusive public good: regional security through deterrence. But, as theoretically expected, America's contribution to collective security has been sensitive to its declining economic preponderance. The implications of these findings for the future of the alliance are considered.

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