Britain and European Security Integration:British Perspectives on European Security Matters between 1945-2003

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2004
Orhan, Pınar Buket
The thesis analyzes security perception of Britain within the framework of European security integration. The time that is covered in the thesis is between 1945 and 2003. The thesis exam,ines the assumptions constructing British position and intends to reveal that each of the country in Europe has possessed its own perception of security and defense within this significant process, and that -one of whose position made a profound impact on further development of European security and defense policies. That is the position of Britain. This study, therefore, will try to reveal the position of Britain and her policies in terms of European efforts for having a common identity on security and defense.

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P. B. Orhan, “Britain and European Security Integration:British Perspectives on European Security Matters between 1945-2003,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2004.