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From Neutrality to Commitment Dutch Foreign Policy, NATO and European Integration

Mallinson William
Innbundet / 2010 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781848853447
Publisert
2010-05-30
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
320

Forfatter
Mallinson William

Biografisk notat

William Mallinson is Lecturer in British History, Literature and Culture at the Ionian University, Corfu. He is a former diplomat and the author of 'Cyprus: A Modern History' (I.B.Tauris, 2005).

From Neutrality to Commitment Dutch Foreign Policy, NATO and European Integration

Mallinson William
Innbundet / 2010 / Engelsk
Mallinson William
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'The rise of the Netherlands in the seventeenth century is a relatively well-known story; its hard-fought wars with England remain alive at least in the consciousness of naval historians. During the nineteenth century, the Netherlands clung to a policy of neutrality and non-intervention in European affairs and continued this right up till 1940. However, with the invasion of the Germans in 1940, any belief that the wider world might be ignored came to a sorry end. So what would happen after 1945? Would there be a return to neutrality? Would realism demand a policy of ruthlessly sticking to the defence of national interests? What in any case, would be a proper definition of these interests in post-war Europe? Naturally the Dutch, like all other nations who attempt to define their national interests, were split, causing heated debates. How a final outcome was reached is the story told by William Mallinson in this splendid book. It is well worth reading to find out what happened. I thoroughly recommend it.' - Alan Sked, Professor of International History, London School of Economics and Political Sciences; 'The work shows in detail, and most incisively, how the Netherlands was strongly encouraged, pushed, even, by Britain, to give up its independent stance, and become part of the Cold War system. It is most relevant for today, given the current debate on European integration and defence questions.' - Vassilis K. Fouskas, Professor of International Relations, University of Piraeus and Editor of the Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern Studies

Until the mid-twentieth century, the Dutch, with their overseas empire, had managed to stay aloof from the machinations of intra-European fighting. However, the beginning of the Cold War found them persuaded by Britain and the US to break with their independent past, and fit into the emerging Western security system. William Mallinson here considers how major post-war developments in Europe affected Dutch foreign policy, traditionally one of abstentionism, and studies the extent of Dutch influence in post-war Western co-operation. Important landmarks, including the Marshall Plan, Brussels Treaty Organisation, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, Council of Europe, Schuman Plan and Pleven Plan, so vital to an understanding of contemporary international relations, are all treated incisively. The book sheds light on defence, foreign and economic policy, treating European developments from a previously neglected angle. In so doing, it provides vital insights into the history of European recovery after World War II and into the development of a postwar international order.
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Until the mid-twentieth century, the Dutch, with their overseas empire, had managed to stay aloof from the machinations of intra-European fighting. This title provides insights into the history of European recovery after World War II and the development of a postwar international order.
Les mer

Foreword
Introduction

Chapter 1: Setting the Scene
1.1 The Nature of Netherlands Neutrality
1.2 The German Problem and the Effects of the War
1.3 The Commercial Question
1.4 Dutch Territorial and other Claims on Germany
1.5 The Indonesian Factor
1.6 The Role of National Characteristics
1.7 Conclusion

Chapter 2: European Developments and the German Question: The Dutch Approach
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Netherlands and Europe
2.3 Marshall Aid and the Dutch Dilemma
2.4 Dutch Claims and Frustrations
2.5 European Unity
2.6 Conclusion

Chapter 3: The Question of Security and the Brussels Treaty Organisation
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The Indonesian Thorn
3.3 The Path to the Brussels Treaty
3.4 The Brussels Treaty - a way of being heard?
3.5 Conclusion

Chapter 4: The North Atlantic Road
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Lip Service - The Dutch Position on NATO
4.3 The Indonesian Complication
4.4 The Dutch Atlantic Attitude
4.5 Conclusion

Chapter 5: From the Atlantic to Europe
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Dutch Restraint
5.3 The British Information Campaign
5.4 Slow Realisation of Harsh Realities and Defence Problems
5.5 Trade before Ideology
5.6 Germany and NATO
5.7 The European Angle
5.8 Conclusion

Chapter 6: Whose Europe?
6.1 Introduction
6.2 The Council of Europe
6.3 The Schuman Plan
6.4 The Stikker Plan and the British
6.5 Conclusion

Chapter 7: Whose Defence?
7.1 Introduction
7.2 The Pleven Plan
7.3 The Dutch View
7.4 The British Disappointment
7.5 Conclusion

Chapter 8: The Road to a Standing Army
8.1 Introduction
8.2 The Resignation of the Government
8.3 External Pressures and Dutch Indignation
8.4 Stikker’s Crisis
8.5 The British and American View
5.6 Conclusion

Chapter 9: Towards Commitmant
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Reluctant Participants
9.3 The Dutch Blindness
9.4 Germany and NATO
9.5 A New Enthusiasm for Europe
9.6 Defence-Less Enthusiasm
9.7 Conclusion

Chapter 10: The European Answer
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Germany and Commercial Precedence
10.3 Dutch-British Relations
10.4 EDC Enthusiasm - The Shining Example
10.5 Security through Europe
10.6 No Divorce because of the Children
10.7 Conclusion

Chapter 11: The Last Laugh
11.1 Introduction
11.2 The Dutch, Europe and the EDC
11.3 The German Angle
11.4 Between EDC and NATO
11.5 Back to NATO
11.6 Conclusion

Chapter 12: Conclusions

Appendix: list of missing and unavailable files in the National Archives
Archivalia Interviews
Published Material
Published articles
Background Reading
List of Abbreviations
Index

Les mer
Until the mid-twentieth century, the Dutch, with their overseas empire, had managed to stay aloof from the machinations of intra-European fighting. This title provides insights into the history of European recovery after World War II and the development of a postwar international order.
Les mer

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'The rise of the Netherlands in the seventeenth century is a relatively well-known story; its hard-fought wars with England remain alive at least in the consciousness of naval historians. During the nineteenth century, the Netherlands clung to a policy of neutrality and non-intervention in European affairs and continued this right up till 1940. However, with the invasion of the Germans in 1940, any belief that the wider world might be ignored came to a sorry end. So what would happen after 1945? Would there be a return to neutrality? Would realism demand a policy of ruthlessly sticking to the defence of national interests? What in any case, would be a proper definition of these interests in post-war Europe? Naturally the Dutch, like all other nations who attempt to define their national interests, were split, causing heated debates. How a final outcome was reached is the story told by William Mallinson in this splendid book. It is well worth reading to find out what happened. I thoroughly recommend it.' - Alan Sked, Professor of International History, London School of Economics and Political Sciences; 'The work shows in detail, and most incisively, how the Netherlands was strongly encouraged, pushed, even, by Britain, to give up its independent stance, and become part of the Cold War system. It is most relevant for today, given the current debate on European integration and defence questions.' - Vassilis K. Fouskas, Professor of International Relations, University of Piraeus and Editor of the Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern Studies

Until the mid-twentieth century, the Dutch, with their overseas empire, had managed to stay aloof from the machinations of intra-European fighting. However, the beginning of the Cold War found them persuaded by Britain and the US to break with their independent past, and fit into the emerging Western security system. William Mallinson here considers how major post-war developments in Europe affected Dutch foreign policy, traditionally one of abstentionism, and studies the extent of Dutch influence in post-war Western co-operation. Important landmarks, including the Marshall Plan, Brussels Treaty Organisation, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, Council of Europe, Schuman Plan and Pleven Plan, so vital to an understanding of contemporary international relations, are all treated incisively. The book sheds light on defence, foreign and economic policy, treating European developments from a previously neglected angle. In so doing, it provides vital insights into the history of European recovery after World War II and into the development of a postwar international order.
Les mer
Until the mid-twentieth century, the Dutch, with their overseas empire, had managed to stay aloof from the machinations of intra-European fighting. This title provides insights into the history of European recovery after World War II and the development of a postwar international order.
Les mer

Foreword
Introduction

Chapter 1: Setting the Scene
1.1 The Nature of Netherlands Neutrality
1.2 The German Problem and the Effects of the War
1.3 The Commercial Question
1.4 Dutch Territorial and other Claims on Germany
1.5 The Indonesian Factor
1.6 The Role of National Characteristics
1.7 Conclusion

Chapter 2: European Developments and the German Question: The Dutch Approach
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Netherlands and Europe
2.3 Marshall Aid and the Dutch Dilemma
2.4 Dutch Claims and Frustrations
2.5 European Unity
2.6 Conclusion

Chapter 3: The Question of Security and the Brussels Treaty Organisation
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The Indonesian Thorn
3.3 The Path to the Brussels Treaty
3.4 The Brussels Treaty - a way of being heard?
3.5 Conclusion

Chapter 4: The North Atlantic Road
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Lip Service - The Dutch Position on NATO
4.3 The Indonesian Complication
4.4 The Dutch Atlantic Attitude
4.5 Conclusion

Chapter 5: From the Atlantic to Europe
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Dutch Restraint
5.3 The British Information Campaign
5.4 Slow Realisation of Harsh Realities and Defence Problems
5.5 Trade before Ideology
5.6 Germany and NATO
5.7 The European Angle
5.8 Conclusion

Chapter 6: Whose Europe?
6.1 Introduction
6.2 The Council of Europe
6.3 The Schuman Plan
6.4 The Stikker Plan and the British
6.5 Conclusion

Chapter 7: Whose Defence?
7.1 Introduction
7.2 The Pleven Plan
7.3 The Dutch View
7.4 The British Disappointment
7.5 Conclusion

Chapter 8: The Road to a Standing Army
8.1 Introduction
8.2 The Resignation of the Government
8.3 External Pressures and Dutch Indignation
8.4 Stikker’s Crisis
8.5 The British and American View
5.6 Conclusion

Chapter 9: Towards Commitmant
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Reluctant Participants
9.3 The Dutch Blindness
9.4 Germany and NATO
9.5 A New Enthusiasm for Europe
9.6 Defence-Less Enthusiasm
9.7 Conclusion

Chapter 10: The European Answer
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Germany and Commercial Precedence
10.3 Dutch-British Relations
10.4 EDC Enthusiasm - The Shining Example
10.5 Security through Europe
10.6 No Divorce because of the Children
10.7 Conclusion

Chapter 11: The Last Laugh
11.1 Introduction
11.2 The Dutch, Europe and the EDC
11.3 The German Angle
11.4 Between EDC and NATO
11.5 Back to NATO
11.6 Conclusion

Chapter 12: Conclusions

Appendix: list of missing and unavailable files in the National Archives
Archivalia Interviews
Published Material
Published articles
Background Reading
List of Abbreviations
Index

Les mer
Until the mid-twentieth century, the Dutch, with their overseas empire, had managed to stay aloof from the machinations of intra-European fighting. This title provides insights into the history of European recovery after World War II and the development of a postwar international order.
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781848853447
Publisert
2010-05-30
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
320

Forfatter
Mallinson William

Biografisk notat

William Mallinson is Lecturer in British History, Literature and Culture at the Ionian University, Corfu. He is a former diplomat and the author of 'Cyprus: A Modern History' (I.B.Tauris, 2005).

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