British Defence Policy in a Changing World

First published in 1977, British Defence Policy in a Changing World provides an analysis of the changes which have taken place in Britain's security policies since the Second World War. Domestic political, economic, and social factors are discussed as well as the range of international circumstances which have influenced policy.

List of contents

Acknowledgements List of Contributors Introduction 1. The Military Instrument in British Foreign Policy 2. East of Suez Reassessed 3. The Anglo-American Relationship in Defence 4. Britain, NATO, and European Security: The Irreducible Commitment 5. The British Deterrent 6. British Strategic Thought 7. Defence and National Priorities since 1945 8. Recurring Dilemmas and Decision Making for Defence 9. Civil Military Relations 10. Public Opinion and Popular Attitudes towards Defence Bibliography Index

Summary

First published in 1977, British Defence Policy in a Changing World provides an analysis of the changes which have taken place in Britain’s security policies since the Second World War. Domestic political, economic, and social factors are discussed as well as the range of international circumstances which have influenced policy.

Product details

• Authors: John Baylis
• Assisted by: John Baylis (Editor), Baylis John (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032451961
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3245196-1
• No. of pages: 294
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Geopolitics, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, International Relations, Defence strategy, planning & research, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Military and defence strategy, Theory of warfare and military science, Theory of warfare & military science