The French defence debate : consensus and continuity in the Mitterrand era / R.E. Utley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Utley, R. E., 1972-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

France--Military policy.

France.

Military policy.

France--Politics and government--1981-1995.

Politics and government.

Mitterrand, François, 1916-1996.

Mitterrand, François.

Physical Description:

viii, 300 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : St. Martin's Press, 2000.

Summary:

"The French Defence Debate" examines assertions of consensus and continuity in, and surrounding, France's defense since 1958, with primary reference to the political career of Franç ois Mitterrand. Mitterrand's influence over defense and security, before and after his election to the presidency, is often underestimated. Nonetheless, his impact was substantial, if ultimately for his lack of concernfor preserving consensus and his reluctance to instigate necessary changes in France's defense--despite the end of the Cold War and the military deficiencies and limitations of national independence it exposed.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 264-288) and index.

ISBN:

0312231547

OCLC:

122972099