The three women from emerging Europe who may soon lead NATO
August 4, 2021
Three women from emerging Europe are currently being tipped to become the next secretary-general of NATO. And yet while much attention has already been given to their gender and nationality, what would the three leaders’ policies mean for the alliance?
That the next boss of NATO could come from a country in Central and Eastern Europe has understandably raised a few eyebrows in recent weeks, not least the many implications this would have for the role such states play within the organisation, as well as its relationship with one of its main security concerns – Russia.