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Handbook of Defence Politics - International and Comparative Perspectives (Paperback)
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Handbook of Defence Politics - International and Comparative Perspectives (Paperback)
Series: Routledge International Handbooks
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Issues of defence politics and policy have long been at the
forefront of political agendas and defining of international
affairs. With a focus on examining the fundamental sources of - and
defence policy responses to - the new 'post-9/11' security
environment, this volume offers an up-to-date, balanced and
comprehensive overview of defence politics worldwide, with chapters
written by an international team of defence experts. Part 1:
International Dimensions. Chapters examine the changing conception
of self-defence, security collaboration for combating terrorism,
the United Nations and peacekeeping, NATO and security in Europe,
as well as the use of new media in the modern asymmetric warfare
environment. Part 2: Regional and Domestic Perspectives. Country
and region-sepcific case studies analyse defence politics in
detail, including chapers on Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America,
the Middle East and many countries in these regions. Part 3: US
Dimensions. In-depth analysis of US issues, including defence
policy making, the evolution of land warfare doctrine, defence
consolidation and the politics and strategy of military
intervention in the Muslim world. Part 4: The Future of Defence
Politics and Policy. Dealing with issues including international
humanitarian law and military intervention, nuclear weapons in Asia
and compound security dilemmas, these chapters look at the future
of defence policy-making. Maps. The supplement the analysis
contained in the chapters, a section of maps offers further
information for ease of use. Edited by Isaiah (Ike) Wilson III and
James J. F. Forest of the US Military Academy, West Point, USA,
This Handbook of Defence Politics aims to provide a unique,
authoritative and central resource on the most important issues
surrounding the politics of defence. The book will be an invaluable
reference tool for academics, researchers in international
relations, policymakers and government officials.
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