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ID123568
Title ProperFrench return to NATO
Other Title Informationreintegration in practice, not in principle
LanguageENG
AuthorRieker, Pernille
Publication2013.
Summary / Abstract (Note)Sarkozy's decision to bring France back into NATO's integrated military structure in 2009 represents in some ways a break with French exceptionalism. But how deep is this change? This article examines whether the decision has led to a real integration of France along various dimensions of integration; whether the decision represents a continuation or a break with the traditional French approach and the effects of this reintegration on NATO/EU cooperation. The empirical analysis of French political and military practices in NATO combines a focus on macro-level foreign policy formulations with a micro-level study of how French officials and representatives communicate and interact on a day-to-day basis. The analysis shows that France has become increasingly integrated into NATO since 2009 on most dimensions except with regard to cultural integration. Thus, France may be reintegrated in practice, but not yet in principle.
`In' analytical NoteEuropean Security Vol. 22, No.3; Sep 2013: p.376-394
Journal SourceEuropean Security Vol. 22, No.3; Sep 2013: p.376-394
Key WordsFrance ;  NATO ;  Integration


 
 
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