Neutrality and military security policy

Authors

  • Thomas Nowotny

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15203/4174.vol53.2024

Abstract

This article argues that due to the current global political situation, for the first time in the Second Republic, Austria has to seriously deal with the military aspect of its security policy. Despite lip service to neutrality based on public opinion, it is de facto moving towards a Common European Security and Defense Policy. Neutrality is also valued in Austria because it is – in an exaggerated
way – considered to have a peace-making and conflict-reducing role. It therefore makes sense to clarify that Austria can fulfill this function better within the framework of a common European approach.

Author Biography

  • Thomas Nowotny

    Thomas Nowotny ist Dozent für Politikwissenschaft an
    der Universität Wien; ehemaliger Diplomat; 1970 – 1975
    Sekretär im Büro von Bundeskanzler Bruno Kreisky;
    1983 – 1992 Leiter der Grundsatzabteilung im Außenministerium;
    dann OECD, EBRD und in der österreichischen
    Förderbank aws. http://tnowotny.wordpress.com

     

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Published

2024-05-22

Issue

Vol. 53 (2024): The State and Future of Austrian Neutrality: A Debate

Section

Forum

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