The Influence Of U. S. and Other Allies on German Politics: Cover Image

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The Influence Of U. S. and Other Allies on German Politics:

The Bundeswehr deployment in Afghanistan in 2001 - 2014

Author(s): Pavel Dvořák
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Univerzita obrany
Keywords: Afganistan;iSAF;Bundeswehr;Germany;security policy;USA;NATO;logic of appropriateness;

Summary/Abstract: The article explores the extent to which Germany´s policy and the nature of the Bundeswehr deployment in Afghanistan were influenced by Germany´s ties with its allies, namely the USA and other NATO members, as well as by its effort to maintain its reputation of a reliable and dependable ally. The author addresses this issue using three practical examples. For the evaluation of the research project, the author uses the logic of appropriateness as a theoretical concept.

  • Issue Year: 18/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 95-112
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Czech
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