Offers first detailed comparative analysis of the partnership between the main European neutral states and NATO Explores different explanations of the European neutral states' foreign and security policy choices Analysis is supported by case studies written by leading experts

Autorentext

Andrew Cottey is Senior Lecturer and Jean Monnet Chair in European Political Integration, Department of Government, University College Cork, Ireland. His research focuses on European security and his publications include Security in 21st Century Europe (Palgrave Macmillan).

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Introduction: The European Neutral State - Andrew Cottey.- Chapter 2: European Neutrality in Historical Perspective - Andrew Cottey.- Chapter 3: NATO's Partnerships - Andrew Cottey.- Chapter 4: 'The Allied Partner': Sweden and NATO through the RealistIdealist Lens - Magnus Petersson.- Chapter 5: Finland and NATO: Strategic Choices and Identity Conceptions - Tuomas Forsberg.- Chapter 6: Austria: Engaged Neutrality - Heinz Gärtner.- Chapter 7: Ireland and NATO: A Distinctly Low Profile Partnership - Andrew Cottey.- Chapter 8: Switzerland and NATO: From Non-Relationship to Cautious Partnership - Christian Nünlist.- Chapter 9: Conclusion.