Transatlantic armament relations under strain
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The consolidation activities of the US defense-industry in 1996 raised fears that transatlantic armament relations may be under threat. Observers expected European weapons producers to be dominated by their US counterparts or that Europe would close its markets, triggering a transatlantic defense war. However, the prevailing armament relationship is predicted to endure, although Europe and the US are advised to examine the barriers to achieving a more fruitful armament relationship, characterized by stiff US-European competition for third-country arms exports, limited reciprocal market access and difficult-to-achieve cooperative armament initiatives.
Publication Name: Survival
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0039-6338
Year: 1997
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France's new relationship with NATO
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The rejoining of France in the NATO military committee in 1995 and France's agreement to operate under the NATO command in Bosnia has become possible due to a policy shift of the French government. The French are giving admirable support to the emergent European Security and Defence Identity (ESDI) under the European Union, in addition to strengthening NATO in Europe through the Western European Union. France assumes a leading role in shaping NATO's future in Europe and proposes to improve the joint military command, solidify political power over the military design, and have NATO be a part of the building of ESDI.
Publication Name: Survival
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0039-6338
Year: 1996
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Former Yugoslavia and the new NATO
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The involvement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in former Yugoslavia highlights its transformations since the Cold War. Through the Peace Implementation Force and the Stabilisation Force, NATO operates 'out of area' in coalition with forces from more than half the countries in its Partnership for Peace program. The Alliance also cooperates with the UN, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and other international groups. NATO's experience in the former Yugoslavia shows that peace-support missions need support from adequate mandates and resources.
Publication Name: Survival
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0039-6338
Year: 1997
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