West Germany: Internal Structures and External Relations: Foreign Policy of the Federal Republic of Germany

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How do non-tangible forces, such as recent German history, public opinion, the nature of the economy, etc play a part in overall German foreign policy In examining these questions and others, Pfetsch provides detailed data on West German political, economic, social and cultural performances that challenge the view that interprets relations solely as a result of international structures. A demonstration as to how internal, as well as international, factors shape foreign policy making.

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Although many recent publications deal with the substance of West German external relations, none (in English at any rate) focuses heavily upon the structure and processes of foreign policy-making. Thus, by covering the latter as well as the former, this translation of Pfetsch's book fills an important gap. The author provides a detailed, thorough, and precise outline of the institutions and instruments involved in West German foreign policy formulation.-Choice
"Although many recent publications deal with the substance of West German external relations, none (in English at any rate) focuses heavily upon the structure and processes of foreign policy-making. Thus, by covering the latter as well as the former, this translation of Pfetsch's book fills an important gap. The author provides a detailed, thorough, and precise outline of the institutions and instruments involved in West German foreign policy formulation."-Choice

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FRANK R. PFETSCH is Professor of Political Science at the University of Heidelberg, West Germany.