Force, Statecraft and German Unity: The Struggle to Adapt Institutions and Practices.

Abstract

The authors review German security and defense policy, reflecting on the past, present, and future of this issue. Unification of Germany as an empire and a republic at various times in its history is discussed. The process of diplomatic, strategic, and collective psychological readjustment as it affects Europe, and Germany in particular, is explored. The future of war and peace in Europe and security and defense policy as an expression of Germany's aspirations in the world system of nations is also discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA324867

Entities

People

  • Thomas-Durell Young

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Foreign Relations
  • Geography
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Applications
  • Military History
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Organizational Structure
  • Second World War
  • Treaties
  • Warfare

Readers

  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • International Relations and European Studies
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