Beschreibung:
Why do states similar in size, resources and capabilities significantly differ in their basic orientations and actions across major domains in foreign policy, security and defense? This book addresses this important question by analyzing the major differences between the foreign policies of France and Germany over extended periods of time.
Introduction1. Historical Domestic Construction2. Historical Construction, International Relations Theory, and Foreign Policy3. Out of History and Time: Neighbors with Different Routes and Pathways4. Elements of French and German Role Constructions, 1958-1998: Core Components, Vocabulary, and Historical Reference Points5. Impact and Implications (1): Milieu Goals and Alliance Politics6. Impact and Implications (2): Nuclear Deterrent and Overall Force Structures7. Impact and Implications (3): Deployment, Armament, Arms8. Into the New Millennium: Heritages and ChangeConclusion