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Myths and realities of European defence, by Jean Klein Western Europe relied largely on the protection of the United States during the period of its undisputed stratégie superiority, but now that the balance of world military force has changed and some progres s has been made towards European integration, the question of Europe's defence poses new problems. However, there is little prospect of Europe developing an autonomous defence System. In spite of attempts to build a « second pillar », no crédible alternative has emerged for Europe outside the Atlantic Alliance. Though the French Government still follows a policy of military independence, it nevertheless respects its obligations towards its Allies. In fact it recently augmented its con...
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