Origins of the European Security System: The Helsinki Process Revisited, 1965-75 by Vojtech Mastny, Christian Nuenlist, Andreas Wenger (Paperback, 2009)
This edited volume explores the significance of the early 'Helsinki process' as a means of redefining and broadening the concept of security during the latter half of the Cold War. The early Helsinki process introduced innovative confidence-building measures, and made human rights a requirement of a legitimate and well-functioning international system, thus providing the framework for disarmament in Europe in the mid-1980s, as well as the inspiration for the later demise of Communism in Europe. Using newly declassified archives, the book explores the positions of the two superpowers and the crucial impact of European Community member states, which introduced European values into the Cold War debate on security. It also shows how Eastern and Central European nations, such as Poland, did not restrict themselves to providing support to Moscow but, rather, pursued interests of their own. The volume sheds light on the complementary role of the neutrals as mediators and special negotiators in the multilateral negotiations; on the interdependence of politics and economics; and on the link between military security and the CSCE process.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415570213
eBay Product ID (ePID)
103861694
Product Key Features
Author
Vojtech Mastny, Christian Nuenlist, Andreas Wenger
Publication Name
Origins of the European Security System: the Helsinki Process Revisited, 1965-75
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
264 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
408g
Additional Product Features
Editor
Vojtech Mastny, Christian Nuenlist, Andreas Wenger
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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