Germany, Poland and the Common Security and Defence Policy: Converging Security and Defence Perspectives in an Enlarged EU (New Perspectives in German Political Studies)

A Comparative Analysis Of An Old And New Eu Member State's Perceptions Of And Contributions To Eu Security And Defense. This Book Focuses On Change And Continuity In Both Countries' Defense Policies And Where Convergence And Divergence Has Occurred. This Has Important Implications For The Eu's Effectiveness As An International Security Actor-- Machine Generated Contents Note: -- Introducing Germany, Poland And The Common Security And Defence Policy (csdp) -- Constructing An Analytical Framework -- The Impact Of Strategic Culture On Germany's And Poland's Security And Defence Policy -- German And Polish Roles And Csdp -- Germany, Poland And The European Security Strategy: Analysing Continuity And Change -- Developing The Eu Battlegroup Concept: The Perceptions And Contributions Of Germany And Poland -- Conclusion -- References. By Laura Chappell, Lecturer In European Politics, School Of Politics, University Of Surrey, Uk. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.