France and Conventional Defense in Central Europe

Dr. Yost examines the critical role France could play in establishing a more powerful conventional deterrent for the West and discusses French policy toward conventional defense contingencies in Europe.

List of contents

Preface -- The Improtance of French Conventional Capabilities -- French Policy and Commitments -- French Conventional Forces -- French Logistic Infrastructure -- French Attitudes to Allied Conventional Proposals -- Significance of the New Force D'Action Rapide (FAR) -- Conclusion: Continuing Compromises

About the author

David S. Yost is an associate professor at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, where he serves as coordinator of European Security Studies. Dr. Yost has specialized in international security policy issues associated with Europe, the USSR, and arms control. He is the author of European Security and the SALT Process, Washington Paper no. 85 (1981), and the editor of NATO's Strategic Options: Arms Control and Defense (1981).

Summary

Dr. Yost examines the critical role France could play in establishing a more powerful conventional deterrent for the West and discusses French policy toward conventional defense contingencies in Europe.

Product details

• Authors: David S. Yost
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2022
• EAN: 9780367158323
• ISBN: 978-0-367-15832-3
• No. of pages: 142
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International), POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Genocide & War Crimes, Politics & government, Politics and government, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / General, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War I