Accession Number : ADA222641

Title :   The Impact of the Franco-German Relationship on the Security of Western Europe

Descriptive Note : Final rept.

Corporate Author : ARMY MILITARY PERSONNEL CENTER ALEXANDRIA VA

Personal Author(s) : Travis, Michael E

Full Text : http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a222641.pdf

Report Date : May 1990

Pagination or Media Count : 124

Abstract : This graduate thesis covers the Franco-German Relationship and its impact on the security of Western Europe from post WWII to present. A chapter is devoted to the relationships role as a catalyst in the organization of the Schuman Plan, Pleven Plan (EDC), and WEU. The thesis then concentrates on defense cooperation between the two countries since their 1982 Defense Initiative. The European community (EC), NATO, and Western European Union (WEU) are used as the principal vehicles by which the Franco-German relationship and its role in Western European security is presented. Keywords: Security, French- German relations, Defense, Franco-German Brigade, Rapid Reaction Force (FAR), Foreign policy.

Descriptors :   *DEFENSE SYSTEMS , *SECURITY , *WESTERN EUROPE , FOREIGN POLICY , NATO , EUROPE , QUICK REACTION , COMMUNITIES , CATALYSTS , COOPERATION

Subject Categories : Defense Systems

Distribution Statement : APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE