
Defence transformation in Sweden
The strategic governance of pivoting projects 2000-2010
Magnus Christiansson(Author)
Stockholm Studies in Politics (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 30. October 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
404 pages
978-91-7335-058-7 (ISBN)
Description
How was Swedish defence reformed after the Cold War? What really goes on behind the scenes in government? This book is a detailed and fascinating account of how ministers and generals scrapped Sweden's traditional invasion defence and turned it into an active player in international affairs. Episodes include the creation of the first Nordic Battle Group, how strategy challenged the mighty defence industry and the controversies in government over the war in Afghanistan. Based on in-depth interviews and first-hand sources, this book provides a unique insight into the deliberations and struggles of one of the most dramatic reform periods in Swedish history.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Publishing group
Santérus Academic Press
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
620 gr
ISBN-13
978-91-7335-058-7 (9789173350587)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Magnus Christiansson is associate lecturer at the Swedish Defence University. His main research interests are transatlantic security, Baltic Sea security and civil-military relations. This is his PhD thesis in political science.