British Defence Policy: Striking the Right Balance

by John Baylis

Overview

This study of British defence policy argues that a "one-off" defence review is not enough but a regular process of defece reviews every five years provide a long-term strategic direction which, the author maintains, is lacking at present.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333491331
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	03/15/1989
Edition description:	1989
Pages:	169
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction: the incrementalist approach to British defence policy. The continental commitment versus a maritime strategy; European versus global defence; Europe versus the special relationship; nuclear weapons versus conventional forces; alliance commitments versus national independence; the economic challenge; the technological challenge; the political challenge; incrementalism versus a radical review; striking the right balance for the future; statistics on defence spending since 1945.