Anglo-American Strategic Relations and the French Problem, 1960-1963: A Troubled Partnership

by Constantine A. Pagedas

Overview

Drawing on official records and private papers, this book offers insights into Anglo-American reactions to France's development of an independent nuclear capability; France's bid for the political leadership of Europe; Britain's first application to join the EEC; the controversial US multilateral force (MLF) proposal for NATO; Britain's numerous propositions to France for the development of an independent European nuclear force; the tense Anglo-American diplomatic quarrel that was the Skybolt crisis; and the creative diplomacy that produced the Nassau Agreement of December 1962.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714650029
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/28/2000
Pages:	328
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 Convergence and Divergence: Aspects of Anglo-American Relations with France in the 1950s; Chapter 2 Idées Fixes : American Insensitivity and French Isolation; Chapter 3 British Uncertainty: The Afterlife of Blue Streak and the ‘Grand Design’; Chapter 4 An Old Problem and a ‘New Relationship’; Chapter 5 Conflict and Compromise: The Origins of the Breakdown of Anglo-American Relations with France; Chapter 6 Dénouement: The December Meetings of 1962 and the General’s Veto; Conclusion Conclusion;

Editorial Reviews

'An important book ... the main argument is convicingly documented and deployed.' - Journal of Military History

'Fascinating ... an absorbing account.' - Journal of American History

From the Publisher

Suggests that the so-called "special relationship" between America and Britain was a troubled relationship, and examines Charles de Gaulle's rise to power in France and the problems this created for the policies of Britain and the US in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Explores the evolution of Anglo-American relations, particularly after France's entry into the nuclear club in 1960, and explains the growing divergence of the British and American governments. The author is manager of strategic analysis at a private consulting firm. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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