Europe in American Perspective.

Hans Speier

Expert InsightsPublished 1969

Comments on the probable direction of American foreign policy under the new Republican Administration. A fairly high degree of continuity in foreign policy must be expected between the preceding and present Administration for a number of reasons: First, the balance of powers between the Executive and Legislative branches of government tends to discourage trenchant changes in foreign policy. Second, many present problems the President faces are inherited from the past, some of them quite intractable. Finally, budgetary constraints make new policies difficult to pursue, especially regarding defense measures which must meet competition for funds arising from needs for improving domestic affairs of the nation. Concerning NATO, solidarity has increased somewhat. Observers expect the new administration in Washington to adopt a modified stance toward European affairs. On the whole, more firmness in American negotiations with the Soviet Union and more sophistication in consulting the European allies may be expected. 17 pp.

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