Containing the histories (from 1945 to the present) of the nuclear strategies of NATO, Britain and France, and of the defence preferences of the FRG (West Germany), this book shows how strategies were functions of a perceived Soviet threat and an American 'nuclear guarantee'. There were three options for West Europeans: a compromise with differing American needs in NATO, pursued by Britain and the FRG; national nuclear forces, developed by Britain and France; and projects for an independent European nuclear force.
Containing the histories (from 1945 to the present) of the nuclear strategies of NATO, Britain and France, and of the defence preferences of the FRG (...
This work explores a new way for students of international relations to look at war, peace and world orders throughout European history. The contributors argue that the predominant realist paradigm that focuses on states and their self-interest is not applicable to the largest period of European history because states either did not exist or were only in the making. Instead, they argue, we have to look through the eyes of historical identities to see how they understood the world in which they lived.
This work explores a new way for students of international relations to look at war, peace and world orders throughout European history. The contribut...
This work explores a new way for students of international relations to look at war, peace and world orders throughout European history. The contributors argue that the predominant realist paradigm that focuses on states and their self-interest is not applicable to the largest period of European history because states either did not exist or were only in the making. Instead, they argue, we have to look through the eyes of historical identities to see how they understood the world in which they lived.
This work explores a new way for students of international relations to look at war, peace and world orders throughout European history. The contribut...
Clausewitz's "On War," first published in 1832, remains the classic study of the nature and conditions of warfare. Best remembered for his pronouncement that war is a continuation of politics by other means and for his observations on total war, he gave a new philosophical foundation to the art of war. Complex and often misunderstood, Clausewitz has fascinated and influenced generations of politicians and strategic thinkers. Beatrice Heuser's comprehensive study is the first book on how to read Clausewitz and how others have read himfrom the military commanders in World War Ithrough Lenin and...
Clausewitz's "On War," first published in 1832, remains the classic study of the nature and conditions of warfare. Best remembered for his pronounceme...
Today's military strategists and tacticians may be familiar with the writings and teachings of Carl von Clausewitz, but "The Strategy Makers: Thoughts on War and Society, 1650-1850" reintroduces readers to the lives and writings of those whose contributions to the study of war and society are just as important. Beginning in the 16th century with Bernardino de Mendoza of Spain, this milestone work examines the writings of 16 of the greatest--and largely unacknowledged--military minds of the modern era, concluding in 19th-century Prussia with Ruhle von Lilienstern, Clausewitz's contemporary....
Today's military strategists and tacticians may be familiar with the writings and teachings of Carl von Clausewitz, but "The Strategy Makers: Thoug...
Der amerikanische Stratege Bernard Brodie nannte Clausewitz'"Vom Kriege" nicht nur das grosste, sondern das einzige wirklich grosse Buch uber den Krieg. Fur Engels war Clausewitz ein Stern erster Ordnung, Marx und Mao haben ihn ein Genie genannt. Trotz dieser ruhmenden Worte ist die Zahl der Menschen, die sein Buch gelesen haben, sehr viel geringer als die derjenigen, die es im Munde fuhren. Beatrice Heuser bietet daher zum einen eine Einfuhrung in die Lekture des Textes, die viele seiner Widerspruche auflost und seine Komplexizitat leichter verstandlich macht. Zum anderen zeigt Heuser...
Der amerikanische Stratege Bernard Brodie nannte Clausewitz'"Vom Kriege" nicht nur das grosste, sondern das einzige wirklich grosse Buch uber den K...
Concepts associated with nuclear strategy often go beyond any "objective" logic of deterrence. This book explores the conscious and unconscious beliefs in Britain, France and the Federal Republic of Germany, about society, the state and power structures, and allies and enemies.
Concepts associated with nuclear strategy often go beyond any "objective" logic of deterrence. This book explores the conscious and unconscious belief...
Tightly-argued and profoundly thought-provoking, this history considers the birth of the nuclear age and its impact on the world and attitudes to modern warfare.
Tightly-argued and profoundly thought-provoking, this history considers the birth of the nuclear age and its impact on the world and attitudes to mode...
As European security structures are undergoing transformation in the 1990s it is crucial to examine their origins and rationale: NATO secured peace and facilitated economic and political co-operation, while also becoming the vehicle of national rivalry. This book examines why and how NATO came into existence, and what its strengths and weaknesses were during its formative years. It draws conclusions from these experiences relevant to the reforms of Western security structures in the 1990s.
As European security structures are undergoing transformation in the 1990s it is crucial to examine their origins and rationale: NATO secured peace an...
This book is a major new study of the extent to which national mentalities, or 'ways of war', are responsible for 'national styles' of insurgency and counterinsurgency. Leading scholars examine the ways of war of particular insurgent movements, and the standard operational procedures of states and occupation forces to suppress them. Through case studies ranging from British, American and French counterinsurgency to the IRA and the Taliban, they show how 'national styles' evolve, influenced by transnational trends, ideas and practices. They examine whether we can identify a tendency to resort...
This book is a major new study of the extent to which national mentalities, or 'ways of war', are responsible for 'national styles' of insurgency and ...
