Bandymų plėtoti bendradarbiavimą gynybos srityje tarp Šiaurės šalių buvo, tačiau nė viena iniciatyva iki šiol nesusilaukė sėkmės, dažnai vienos iš Šiaurės šalių sprendimas sužlugdydavo bandymus pasiekti bendrus susitarimus gynybos ir saugumo srityje. Pasibaigus Šaltajam karui, atsivėrė galimybės naujiems gynybos projektams. Tačiau Šiaurės šalių gynybos identitetai, formavęsi nuo Antrojo pasaulinio karo pabaigos, liko tokie patys. Dėl to naujos iniciatyvos Šiaurės šalyse dėl Jungtinės Šiaurės šalių federacijos reikėjo laukti 20 metų ir vis dėlto nėra aišku, ar ji bus sėkminga, nes bendradarbiavimo gynybos srityje plėtojimo sėkmė priklauso ne tik nuo šalių interesų, tikslų, grėsmių saugumo srityje sutapimo, bet ir jų gynybos identitetų suderinamumo. Šio darbo tyrimo objektas yra Šiaurės šalių (Danijos, Islandijos, Norvegijos, Suomijos ir Švedijos) bendri gynybos identitetų elementai ir galimybė jiems artėti. Darbo tikslas – išskirti Šiaurės šalių gynybos identitetams būdingus bruožus. Kad būtų pasiektas darbo tikslas, išsikelti šie uždaviniai: remiantis konstruktyvistine tarptautinių santykių teorija apibrėžti gynybos identiteto sąvoką, išskirti esminius jos elementus, bei tyrimo analizės kintamuosius; išskirti ir išnagrinėti Šiaurės šalių gynybos identitetų esminius kintamuosius; išanalizuoti Šiaurės šalių gynybos identitetų panašumus bei skirtumus, įvertinti palankumą bendradarbiavimo gynybos srityje plėtrai ir galimybę konstruoti kolektyvinį Šiaurės šalių gynybos identitetą... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / There were attempts to develop the defence cooperation between the Nordic states often were interrupted by one or two of the Nordic states. The end of the Cold War opened up opportunities for new defence projects. But the Nordic defence identities which were shaped since the Second World War, remained the same. Therefore, Nordic states had to wait for 20 years for the new common defence cooperation initiative to emerge. Still it is not clear whether it will be successful, because the success of cooperation in the field of defence development depends not only on the overlap of parties’ interests, objectives, threats, security, but also on the compatibility of their defence identities compatibility. The object of this paper is the common elements of defence identities of the Nordic states, and the possibility for them to ally. The aim of this paper aim is to distinguish the characteristic features of defence identities of the Nordic states. To achieve the aim the following goals are settled: to define the concept of the defence identity, highlight its essential elements and analytical variables on the basis of constructivist theory of international relations; to single out and examine the essential variables of the defence identities of he Nordic states; to analyze the similarities and differences between defence identities of the Nordic states, to assess the favor on the development of cooperation in the field of defence, and the possibility to construct a collective Nordic... [to full text]

This dissertation traces military integration in Europe from the 1940s to the early 2000s in order to reveal the growth of a common European defence identity. Four factors characterize its approach. First, European defence identity is analyzed in relation to the broader path of European integration and its historical context, showing connections with key turning points in European integration, with the evolution of Franco-German relations and European-American relations, with the Cold War and subsequent Collapse of Communism, etc. Second, the dissertation applies theories of identity formation to guide the historical analysis. This approach draws attention, for example, to the important roles that borders and symbols played in European defence identity formation. Third, the thesis adopts a hybrid “top-down” and “bottom-up” approach; one side considers formal programs, policies, and institutions that promoted a European defence identity, while the other takes stock of public perceptions, actions by “rank and file” soldiers, etc. This dual approach helps to reveal more fully the complex, negotiated character of European defence identity formation. Finally, this thesis traces the growth of a European defence identity as a path of ideological and emotional change, growing commitment, and trust-building that spanned decades.

This dissertation traces military integration in Europe from the 1940s to the early 2000s in order to reveal the growth of a common European defence identity. Four factors characterize its approach. First, European defence identity is analyzed in relation to the broader path of European integration and its historical context, showing connections with key turning points in European integration, with the evolution of Franco-German relations and European-American relations, with the Cold War and subsequent Collapse of Communism, etc. Second, the dissertation applies theories of identity formation to guide the historical analysis. This approach draws attention, for example, to the important roles that borders and symbols played in European defence identity formation. Third, the thesis adopts a hybrid “top-down” and “bottom-up” approach; one side considers formal programs, policies, and institutions that promoted a European defence identity, while the other takes stock of public perceptions, actions by “rank and file” soldiers, etc. This dual approach helps to reveal more fully the complex, negotiated character of European defence identity formation. Finally, this thesis traces the growth of a European defence identity as a path of ideological and emotional change, growing commitment, and trust-building that spanned decades.