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The future of American landpower : does forward presence still matter? : the case of the Army in Europe /

Title
The future of American landpower : does forward presence still matter? : the case of the Army in Europe / John R. Deni.
Author
Deni, John R.
Publication
[Carlisle, PA] : Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College, [2012]

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Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80120847
Description
viii, 43 p. : ill.; 23 cm.
Summary
This monograph explores the utility of forward presence in Europe, placing the recent decisions -- and, in particular, the arguments against forward presence -- in the context of a decades-long tradition on the part of many political leaders, scholars, and others to mistakenly tie the forward-basing of U.S. forces to more equal defense burden sharing across the entire North Atlantic alliance. In assessing whether and how forward presence still matters in terms of protecting U.S. interests and achieving U.S. objectives, the author bridges the gap between academics and practitioners by grounding his analysis in political science theory while illuminating how forward-basing yields direct, tangible benefits in terms of military operational interoperability. Moreover, this monograph forms a critical datapoint in the ongoing dialogue regarding the future of American landpower, particular in this age of austerity.
Series Statement
Strategic Studies Institute monograph
Uniform Title
SSI monograph.
Subject
  • Europe > Defenses
  • Europe > Military relations > United States
  • Europe > Strategic aspects
  • Military bases, American > Europe
  • Military bases, Foreign
  • Security, International > Europe
  • United States > Military relations > Europe
  • United States. Army, Europe
Note
  • "October 2012."
  • Format not distributed to depository libraries.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 35-43).
Additional Formats (note)
  • Also available online in PDF format from Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) web site. Adobe Acrobat Reader required.
Contents
Introduction -- Bring the boys home -- By the numbers : America's presence in Europe -- European defense budget cuts -- Potential explanations : institutionalism, neorealism, and collective goods theory -- The purpose of the U.S. presence in Europe -- Conclusion.
ISBN
  • 1584875488
  • 9781584875482
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library