DEMILITARIZATION OF EUROPE AND REMILITARIZATION OF USA. CERTAINTIES AND EXPECTATIONS REGARDING THE TRANSATLANTIC RELATION
DEMILITARIZATION OF EUROPE AND REMILITARIZATION OF USA. CERTAINTIES AND EXPECTATIONS REGARDING THE TRANSATLANTIC RELATION
Author(s): Gabriela TranciucSubject(s): International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: demilitarization; remilitarization; Europe; the United States; comprehensive approach; security; transatlantic relationship;
Summary/Abstract: The demilitarization of Europe’, increasingly tackled during the past decade against the background of the public and political pressure in the European countries, generates difficulties in strengthening the ability to efficiently counter common threats, with a negative impact on achieving ‘real security ‘ and ‘lasting peace’ in the 21st century. Emphasizing the relevance of pros and cons of controversies within the transatlantic relationship, this paper aims to highlight the need to avoid unilateral, subjective actions and the importance of promoting a strong European-US dialogue on the security concept that should turn into a comprehensive approach, by renouncing the military capability highlights and including the civilian and institutional tools which contribute to the efficient management of crisis situations. The different perspectives over the security concept should not generate tension, but complementarity in the joint efforts aimed at ensuring Euro-Atlantic security.
Journal: Strategic Impact
- Issue Year: 2011
- Issue No: 40
- Page Range: 50-58
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English