The French left and defense policy
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Authors
Walsh, Mary E.
Subjects
Advisors
Burke, David
Date of Issue
1977-12
Date
Publisher
Language
en_US
Abstract
This study reviews the historical development of the
socialist and communist movements in France, focusing specifically
on the origins and evolution of their attitudes regarding
problems of national security and defense. There
is an investigation of the philosophical, social, economic
and political conditions which gave birth to socialism in
modern (i.e. post-revolutionary) France. This study attempts
to illuminate the differences, as well as the similarities
between the Socialist and Communist Parties, the two main
branches of the French Left. This study, also, demonstrates
the difficulty experienced by the two Parties in reconciling their theoretical ideals with contemporary practical exigencies.
During the 20th century, the French Socialists and
Communists have already collaborated in two predominantly
Leftist governments. This study reviews the defense decisions
made by the Leftist ministers of those governments
and the defense plans elaborated by past and present party
leaders of the French Left.
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Thesis
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Department
National Security Affairs (NSA)
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)