The development of British defence policy: Blair, Brown and beyond
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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Farnham, Surrey, England Ashgate ©2010
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Online Access:FAW01
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
This work explores developing trends and underlying assumptions of British Defence Policy, placing policy developments post 11 September in a wider context, and assessing the impact of key personalities and events on a range of issues. It provides a relevant and up-to-date assessment of this vital policy area
Introduction: New labour and defence / David Brown -- Permanent allies or friends with benefits? the Anglo-American security relationship / James Sperling -- Blair, Brown and Brussels: the European turn in British Defence Policy / Alistair JK Shepherd -- 'A world full of terror to the British mind': the Blair Doctrine and British Defence Policy / Steven Haines -- Britain and the politics of counter-terrorism: the 2002 new chapter and beyond / David Brown -- Securing stability, ensuring Change: British Defence Policy in Northern Ireland / Trevor C Salmon -- Defence policy and the 'Joined up government' agenda: defining the limits of the 'comprehensive approach' / Stuart Gordon -- MoD PLC: new labour, managerialism, marketisation and the privatisation of British Defence Policy / Stephen Deakin -- New labour's governance of the British army / Anthony Forster -- The UK and nuclear weapons / Martin A. Smith -- An Instrument of honour? Britain's military strategy and the impact of new technologies / Michael Codner -- Striking a balance? Labour's legacy and the next chapter of British Defence Policy / David Brown
Physical Description:xviii, 242 pages
ISBN:9781409408499
1409408493
1282657690
9781282657694

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