Alignment and Impact: A Comparative Analysis of NATO’s Women, Peace, and Security Policies and National Action Plans in Canada, Poland, and Greece
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2025
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Humenny, Ellen
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College of interdisciplinary studies
Abstract
In 2000, United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 was created, demonstrating a collective global commitment towards women’s rights in conflict. This watershed moment resulted in nine subsequent resolutions labelled the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, which numerous regional organizations and countries have adapted for themselves. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) released their first policy on WPS in 2009 and numerous additional policies, 25 of which are included within this comparative policy evaluation analysis. The primary mechanism, as dictated by UNSCR 2242, at the member-state level for WPS implementation is the National Action Plan (NAP). This study examines how NATO's WPS policies are reflected in the National Action Plans (NAPs) of member states, focusing on Canada, Poland, and Greece due to their varied political ideologies. This research shows a substantial alignment of policies between the member states and NATO, reinforcing a Western normative discourse.
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2025