| ID | 085122 |
| Title Proper | Convergence and divergence in post-cold war British, French, and German military reforms |
| Other Title Information | between international structure and executive autonomy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Dyson, Tom |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Post-Cold War military reforms in Britain, France, and Germany have been characterized by patterns of convergence in the objectives, instruments, and institutional forums of defense policy but by divergence in temporality. These patterns of convergence and divergence cannot be fully explained by cultural approaches. Neither can they be explained solely by a focus on the role of international structure, as neo-realism posits, although the post-Cold War distribution of capabilities is driving Britain, France, and Germany toward policy convergence. Instead, the analysis builds upon the insights of neoclassical realism. Culture emerges not so much as a cause of action as instrumental and a resource for policy leaders in the domestic political and temporal management of reform. |
| `In' analytical Note | Security Studies Vol. 17, No. 4; Oct-Dec 2008: p725-774 |
| Journal Source | Security Studies Vol. 17, No. 4; Oct-Dec 2008: p725-774 |
| Key Words | Post - Cold War ; British Military ; French Military ; German Military ; Military Reform ; Temporality |