| ID | 052468 |
| Title Proper | European Security defence policy, role specialization and pooling of resources: the Eu's need for action and what it means for Switzerland |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Borchert, Heiko ; Eggenberger, Rene |
| Publication | Dec 2003. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The article analyzes what the European Security and Defence Policy means for Switzerland's security policy and the Swiss Armed Forces. We assume that in the long run, 'Europe' and the 'European cause' will be the strongest sources for legitimizing the use of force and for beefing up military budgets. However, as no country is able to raise the necessary financial resources on its own, European states will have to find new, innovative ways of pooling their resources and devising concepts of role specialization. The overall consequences of these developments will require politicians and military planners to focus more strongly on the strategic adaptability of the country's armed forces rather than on optimising reform at the operational level. We highlight the consequences for Switzerland by addressing the issue of forging strategic partnerships, adapting armament procurement and overhauling security and military planning processes. |
| `In' analytical Note | Contemporary Security Policy Vol. 24, No.3; Dec 2003: p 1-25 |
| Journal Source | Contemporary Security Policy 2003-12 24, 3 |
| Key Words | European Security ; European Union ; European Security and Defence Policy ; Defence Cooperation ; Defence Policy ; NATO Alliance |