The Influence of U. S. and oher Allies on German Politics and the Bundeswehr Deployment in Afghanistan in 2001 - 2014

Abstract

The article explores the extent to which Germany´s policy and the nature of the Bundeswehr deployment in Afghanistan were influenced by Germany´s ties with its allies, namely the USA and other NATO members, as well as by its effort to maintain its reputation of a reliable and dependable ally. The author addresses this issue using three practical examples. For the evaluation of the research project, the author uses the logic of appropriateness as a theoretical concept.

Keywords

• Afghanistan
• ISAF
• Bundeswehr
• Germany
• Security Policy
• USA
• NATO
• Logic of Appropriateness