East or West: Ukraine's Military and NATO.

The article discusses the relationship between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Ukraine's military. The author reflects on the transformation agenda of NATO and reform challenges for the Ukrainian military. It is suggested that NATO's leadership favors the accession of Ukraine. The article traces the transformation of NATO from a collective defense organization to a collective security organization following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Other topics include political stability in Ukraine, mission identification, and operational effectiveness.