New policies, old fears
- Max Planck Society, Starnberg (West Germany)
The new European consensus concerning nuclear weapons is that flexible response is dead. If it is replaced by nonoffensive strategies, Europe could gain independence, but some fear the prospect of the strong German state that might emerge. However, since German economic power is feared at least as much as German military might, nonoffensive defense must be seen as only one precondition for a more independent European policy. The key question for both Germanys is, what policies will free other European powers from the old fear of German dominance, so that they will be able to act in a common European interest Solving this problem would stabilize Europe and remove the dangerous superpower confrontation. This would finally free the American people from being hostages to every major conflict arising the Europe.
- OSTI ID:
- 6726808
- Journal Information:
- Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; (USA), Vol. 44:7; ISSN 0096-5243
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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