Η δυναμική συμπεριφορά των αμυντικών δαπανών στα πλαίσια της Ατλαντικής Συμμαχίας στον ψυχροπολεμικό και μετα-ψυχροπολεμικό κόσμο

Abstract

The quasi-cooperation of the «Great Powers» during the post-Cold War era alters the economic and strategic importance of the defence arsenals. This paper aims at investigating the evolution of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization during the Cold War and post-Cold War period by studying the dynamic behaviour of defence spending of the nato countries. Specifically, we analyse the intertemporal evolution of the distribution of the common defence’s burden in the context of a model with conflicting objectives in defence planning. We try to explore the structural changes which have reduced the smaller allies’ incentives to free-ride. We are also interested in explaining whether the growing trade interdependence can effectively prevent future political crises or armed conflicts.