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Political change in Europe and the future of United States military presence in Germany

This thesis analyzes American basing structure in Germany, in a new political environment at the beginning of the 21st century. The end of the Cold War changed the political and strategic situation in Europe and the substance of American military presence in Europe. The War on Terrorism suggests that the current threats are dynamic and unpredictable and the idea of a permanent U.S. basing structure in the heart of Europe should be reconsidered. Specifically, this thesis describes the reasons for restructuring the large and expensive base structure in Germany and the impact of American withdrawal to the German society. Moreover, this thesis presents new challenges and opportunities for American military presence in other parts of European continent. Finally, this thesis reviews the development of U.S. policy concerning present and future base structure in Europe.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:nps.edu/oai:calhoun.nps.edu:10945/1884
Date06 1900
CreatorsZduniak, Pawel Piotr
ContributorsAbenheim, Donald, Peters, Hans Eberhard, Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)., Department of National Security Affairs
PublisherMonterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Source SetsNaval Postgraduate School
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis
Formatx, 61 p. ;, application/pdf
RightsApproved for public release, distribution unlimited

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