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Is NATO enlargement a good thing? Should Ukraine\u2019s expressed wish to join NATO be respected? Or, is enlargement an unnecessary provocation against Russia? Is Russia justified in claiming that enlargement threatens its vital security interests? Does NATO expansion create a \u201csecurity dilemma\u201d for Putin?<\/p>\n
If you believe that NATO enlargement serves peace and security, explain why in the Enlarge NATO thread, supporting your argument with source-cited historical facts. If you believe that the enlargement threatens peace and security, explain why in the Contain NATO thread. In either case, post your essay no later than midnight on February 24, using source cited facts to support your argument.<\/p>\n
Respond to the postings of a least two other students, one from each of the two forums, no later than midnight on February 26. What are the strengths and shortcomings of the other students\u2019 arguments? How might their arguments be strengthened?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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