University of Twente Student Theses
Taking Off Together : The Thrust of Franco-German Cooperation in FCAS
Monse, J.D.M. (2024) Taking Off Together : The Thrust of Franco-German Cooperation in FCAS.
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| Abstract: | By comparing the foreign policies of France and Germany, this thesis deals with the research question: “How much cooperation among France and Germany on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) appears possible?” The present comparative case study delves into newspaper articles and statements by government officials concerning foreign policies and different motivations towards the FCAS. These will be analyzed through a coding scheme based on hypotheses drawn from Waltz’s neorealism, Walt’s balancing threats theory and the bellecist integration approach by Kelemen and McNamara. The congruence method makes it possible to utilize these theories to assess cooperation and strategic objectives. The documents used in this study will be examined through the tool atlas.ti. The current scrutiny will remain relevant due to the continuous developments and shifts needed to counter external aggressions, e.g., from Russia and China. France and Germany are crucial countries to look at due to their paradigmatic leadership in this continent and their key role in security, strategy and policymaking. The main goal of this thesis is to find out to what extent France and Germany are willing to cooperate for the sake of their individual and collective security. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 89 political science |
| Programme: | Management Society and Technology BSc (56654) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/101573 |
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