“Culture of abstinence” or active cooperation?
Dilemmas of the German security policy in the 21st century Cover Image

„Kultura wstrzemięźliwości” czy aktywne współdziałanie? Dylematy polityki bezpieczeństwa Niemiec w XXI wieku
“Culture of abstinence” or active cooperation? Dilemmas of the German security policy in the 21st century

Author(s): Bogdan Koszel
Subject(s): Politics, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: Germany; security policy; civil power; culture of abstinence

Summary/Abstract: The author presents the thesis that because of the experience of World War II, the Federal Republic of Germany after 1949 was determined to preserve a pacifistic attitude and build a “civil state.” However, after the unification, the events in the international arena (the conflict in Bosnia and Kosovo) forced it to cooperate more actively to maintain European security. To date, the German policy in the field of security is dominated by the so-called “culture of abstinence.” Because of the international situation, Germany is required to actively participate in international missions and crisis management, with which they comply with great difficulty. The majority of the public is opposed to such actions.

  • Issue Year: XXVI/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 16-35
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish