Security in British Politics 1945-99 [Hardcover]

Keohane examines the main British political parties' attitude to Britain's policy on three key security issues, namely the use of force, nuclear weapons and security in Northern Ireland. He analyses how each of the parties viewed conflicts at Suez, the Falklands and the Gulf, elucidates their perspective on nuclear weapons and concludes with a review of their attitude towards security in Northern Ireland. The book finds the parties' policies reflect their distinctive views on security while international conditions often severely affect the policy pursued.Preface Acknowledgements PART I: APPROACH AND POLICY PROCESS Introduction The Parties' Assumptions About and Approach To Security The Parties' Structure and Policy-making Process Conclusion PART II: THE USE OF FORCE Introduction The Suez War The Falklands War Conclusion PART III: SECURITY STRATEGY Introduction NATO British Nuclear Weapons Nuclear Arms Control and Disarmament Conclusion PART IV: SECURITY INTERNALLY Introduction Northern Ireland Conclusion PART V: CONCLUSION Conclusion Postscript on Kosovo Bibliography Index

Keohane's useful book is based on an expert grasp of defense issues, and offers efficient case studies... - Albion

Dan Keohane is Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Keele University.