The long separation of health and International Relations, as distinct academic fields and policy arenas, has now dramatically changed. Health, concerned with the body, mind and spirit, has traditionally focused on disease and infirmity, whilst International Relations has been dominated by concerns of war, peace and security.
How have priorities for European security changed in the wake of the cold war? Can existing security institutions meet the challenges of the 1990s?
The Conventional Defence of Central Europe
Focusing on NATO's defense strategy for the central front, this book delves into the political and military implications of the post-war division of Europe. It highlights the region's significance as a focal point of force concentration and threat throughout the Cold War and beyond. The analysis covers the evolving structure, strategies, and doctrines of both Eastern and Western blocs, while also exploring how NATO's strategic agenda adapted after the Cold War, maintaining the central front as a vital concern in global security.