The Multinational Corps Northeast (MNC Northeast); A Meaningful and Effective Contribution by the German Army to the Goals of NATO Enlargement?

Within the framework of a changed security situation in Europe NATO enlargement and the attempt of an improved security architecture in Europe obviously became important. German participation to achieve this could follow various avenues. One is the creation of an additional multinational Corps. In one of Europes traditional important geostrategic areas, the Baltic Sea region, a new multinational corps MNC Northeast shall be established. This Danish-German-Polish element combines first time NATO and new NATO members. This article tries to answer the question whether this will be a meaningful and efficient contribution to the goals of NATO enlargement and German security interests. In combination with new structures, multinationalty and the perception of the neighboring states the categories of the chosen level, the costs, the location and deployment are examined.