ABSTRACT

A widespread policy prescription among defense experts of the Atlantic Alliance is the strengthening of conventional forces to reduce dependence on the early use of nuclear weapons in the event of Soviet aggression. Dr. Yost examines the critical role France could play in establishing a more powerful conventional deterrent for the West and discusse

chapter II|14 pages

French Policy and Commitments

chapter III|31 pages

French Conventional Forces

chapter IV|24 pages

French Logistic Infrastructure

chapter VII|9 pages

Conclusion: Continuing Compromises