Alliance or Neutrality: A Comparative Study in Defense

Abstract

For sovereign states determining how to preserve their security has been a fundamental dilemma. Some states have waged war to expand their frontiers, purposely to establish a secure cordon or to destroy perceived hostile rivals, some have entered into collective security arrangements, while others have sought out a position of neutrality, armed or otherwise. This monograph presents a paired comparison of two European neutral states and two European NATO members. The purpose is to explore the contextual setting of security policy in a focused comparative setting. This research helps us understand the complexity of decision-making amongst European states. It provides a cautionary note on attempts to determine a general approach to European security.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 24, 2018
Accession Number
AD1071090

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People

  • Jure Himelrajh

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  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • European Communities
  • European Union
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Investments
  • Law
  • Military Budgets
  • Military Science
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  • National Security
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  • Social Sciences
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