The Influence of U. S. and other Allies on German Politics and the Bundeswehr Deployment in Afghanistan in 2001 - 2014
2018
Abstract
The article explores the extent to which Germany's policy and the nature of the Bundeswehr deployment in Afghanistan were influenced by Germany's ties with its allies, namely the USA and other NATO members, as well as by its effort to maintain its reputation of a reliable and dependable ally. The author addresses this issue using three practical examples.
For the evaluation of the research project, the author uses the logic of appropriateness as a theoretical concept.