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Managing the Transatlantic Gap: The Rise of Spain
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Managing the Transatlantic Gap: The Rise of Spain
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Damon Coletta
US Air Force Academy
damon.## email not listed ##
August 2004
Abstract
Among the many frustrations hampering cooperation between Western allies is
the transatlantic gap in defense capabilities. Many analysts find little reason for hope that the gap might close in the near future due to the growing differential in aggregate defense spending between the United States and Europe. In recent years, however, Spain set an intriguing precedent for small states entering the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union. Defying economies of scale, Spain used progressive institutions at domestic and international levels along with creative geopolitics to engage both the United States and traditional powers in Europe. The result was that Spain, without dramatic increases in defense spending, still managed to narrow the transatlantic gap along vital dimensions. These included increased participation in the development of high technology defense and aerospace systems as well as a stronger, independent voice in global affairs.
Prepared for presentation at the American Political Science Association Annual Meeting,
Chicago, IL, September 2004.
* This essay is academic work under the responsibility of the author and in no way reflects official views or policies of the United States Air Force Academy or the United States Government.
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Managing the Transatlantic Gap: The Rise of Spain
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Damon Coletta
US Air Force Academy
damon.## email not listed ##
August 2004
Abstract
Among the many frustrations hampering cooperation between Western allies is
the transatlantic gap in defense capabilities. Many analysts find little reason for hope that
the gap might close in the near future due to the growing differential in aggregate defense
spending between the United States and Europe. In recent years, however, Spain set an
intriguing precedent for small states entering the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and
the European Union. Defying economies of scale, Spain used progressive institutions at
domestic and international levels along with creative geopolitics to engage both the
United States and traditional powers in Europe. The result was that Spain, without
dramatic increases in defense spending, still managed to narrow the transatlantic gap
along vital dimensions. These included increased participation in the development of
high technology defense and aerospace systems as well as a stronger, independent voice
in global affairs.
Prepared for presentation at the American Political Science Association Annual Meeting,
Chicago, IL, September 2004.
* This essay is academic work under the responsibility of the author and in no way
reflects official views or policies of the United States Air Force Academy or the United
States Government.
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