Books by Robbin Laird

CONTENTS: PrologueThe American Strategic ChallengeThe American Approach to the RMA: A BaselineThe RMA and Regional Allies: The Asian CaseEurope and the RMAGeneral Considerations --- The Europeanization ChallengeFrance and the RMAThe General Political Dynamic --- Domestic Preoccupation and the Shift from Neo-Gaullism --- The French State Crisis and Technology Policy --- Strategic Rethinking and Processes of Change --- Critical Issues for a French RMA --- Alternative OutcomesGermany and the RMAThe Context of Change --- The Tasks of the Armed Forces --- Critical Issues for a German RMA --- SummaryConclusionsEpilogue: Reflections on the U.S -European Military Technology "Gap"About the Authors