CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2007
| Author | Onyenwoke, Beth Ada |
|---|---|
| Title | Understanding American Dissent to the European Security and Defense Policy: Structural Realist and Constructivist Arguments |
| Summary | The American position on the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP) ranges from bemused indifference to outright hostility— depending on the policy makers one listens to. While there is general agreement on both sides of the Atlantic alliance that the strategic capabilities gap between Europe and America is untenable, US policy makers do not wish to see the EU develop an independent military capability outside the auspices of NATO. This thesis explores the nature of American dissent to an independent EU military identity through the lens of two major theories of international relations: Structural Realism and Constructivism. Case studies analyzing Congressional discourse on ESDP are incorporated to test which theory can provide the best explanation for American dissent to ESDP. |
| Supervisor | Merlingen, Michael |
| Department | International Relations MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2007/onyenwoke_beth.pdf |
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