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Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2012: 77-85

Leader of the Free Word and the Balance of Threats: Understanding Obama's New Defence StrategyInformational pages

Mgr. et Mgr. Jan Ludvík

This strategy has received substantial attention and triggered the discussion about the future of U.S. security policy and America's role in the world. The article argues that American strategy is often misunderstood, particularly in the Czech environment. Obama's defence strategy and its foundations must be explained through the lenses of the balance of threats developed by Stephen Walt. Washington is balancing what it perceives to be the greatest threat to American leadership in the world. Threats are presented by emerging power of People's China, the situation in Middle East. Europe is not less important; it is still an important American ally.

Keywords: security policy,defence budget,us,savings,mlitary strategy

Published: June 15, 2012  Show citation

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Ludvík, J. (2012). Leader of the Free Word and the Balance of Threats: Understanding Obama's New Defence Strategy. Czech Military Review, 93(2), 77-85
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