This book offers a detailed analysis of the transformations in the US, British, and French armies post-Cold War, focusing on their adaptation to new strategic and technological landscapes. Through extensive research and interviews, it explores how organizational dynamics and innovation shape military change and evolution over time.
From Cold War to Ukraine, a History of the World's Most Powerful Alliance
Exploring the evolution of NATO from its inception to contemporary times, this comprehensive history highlights key events and transformations over the past seventy-five years. It delves into the strategic decisions, political dynamics, and global challenges that have shaped the alliance, providing insights into its role in international relations and security. The narrative emphasizes NATO's adaptability and significance in addressing modern threats while reflecting on its foundational principles and objectives.
Presidents and Military Power in Fifth Republic France, 1958-2000
Exploring civil-military relations in France from 1958 to the present, the book examines how armed forces shape military doctrine based on their resources and traditions while also serving as tools for policy-makers responsible for national security. It highlights the dynamics between military autonomy and governmental control, illustrating instances when policy-makers successfully influence military doctrine and the resources utilized by the armed forces. This case study offers insights into the interplay between military strategy and political oversight.
The Power and Purpose of Transatlantic Cooperation
This book provides an overview of what has happened to NATO from the closing stages of the Cold War to the new era of international terrorism. However, it is more than that. It also argues that NATO has travelled a course that contradicts the prevailing image of an organization in decline and crisis. NATO must be crafted by its members to fit the security environment in which it operates. Rynning argues that the allies did this poorly in the mid-90s but have succeeded better in the past few years. NATO has persisted into this new era because it has overcome a crisis of identity in the 90s and is on track to establish a viable model for flexible transatlantic security cooperation.