Number: RS21510
Title: NATOs Decision-Making Process
Authors: Paul Gallis, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: This report provides an analysis of NATOs decision-making procedures, with several examples of how the allies have handled sensitive issues in the past. It describes the February 2003 dispute over providing NATO defense planning and equipment to Turkey, and analyzes the debate over the decision-making process, including possible alterations of that process.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated March 8, 2004