RESTORING A CREDIBLE SECURITY FRAMEWORK TO EUROPE: GERMANY, EUROPE AND THE WESTERN EUROPEAN UNION
Peter Loedel
Only five years after the end of Cold War, a new European security framework, which encompasses more than old West members ofNA TO and Western Union (WEU), has not emerged. The beginning transformation order caused considerable problems, especially as “transition” been free conflict military confrontation. At center reevaluation Europe's needs have future role NATO, possible use WEU arm, special concerns reunified Germany. This essay, largely argumentative interpretive, suggests that Europe s Germany's requirements can best be met through institutions EU its defense somewhat dormant WEU. Moreover, Germany own opinions suggest reorientation toward efforts at collective security.
Southeastern political review