Foreign Policy and Interdependence in Gaullist France

The book explores the unique characteristics of French foreign policy in the 1960s, primarily shaped by Charles de Gaulle's ideals. Edward L. Morse presents a general theory of interdependence, arguing that the foreign policies of highly modernized states share commonalities. By using France as a case study, he highlights how de Gaulle's actions illuminate the challenges that interdependence presents to nation-states, making this period particularly intriguing.