Between Past and Future: Charles de Gaulle's Geopolitical Foresight and Its Implications for Modern Diplomacy

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dc.contributor.authorFang, Francis
dc.contributor.supervisorAlexander, R.S.
dc.date.accessioned2023-09-27T18:42:54Z
dc.date.copyright2023en_US
dc.date.issued2023-09-27
dc.degree.departmentDepartment of Historyen_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Arts M.A.en_US
dc.description.abstractCharles de Gaulle's foreign policy, intricately woven with the concepts of national sovereignty, European unity, and balance of power, stands as a seminal study in the realm of international relations. This thesis delves into de Gaulle's geopolitical vision, where he sought European cooperation as a counterweight to superpower dominance, criticized U.S. military interventions such as the war in Vietnam, and aspired for an East-West détente to promote international peace. With the 21st-century’s shifting geopolitical dynamics, this research draws parallels between his political realism and current global affairs, underscoring the enduring relevance of his vision. In an era marked by rising multipolarity, the reassertion of nation-states, and collective global challenges, de Gaulle's legacy sheds light on how to foster prudent strategic thinking as the world navigates through uncertain times. Through a detailed exploration of his diplomacy and its resonance in today's global landscape, this thesis aims to provide a rich understanding of the intersections between past foreign policy strategies and contemporary geopolitical trends.en_US
dc.description.scholarlevelGraduateen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1828/15445
dc.languageEnglisheng
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.rightsAvailable to the World Wide Weben_US
dc.subjectInternational Relationsen_US
dc.subjectGlobal Affairsen_US
dc.subjectNation-Stateen_US
dc.subjectBalance of Poweren_US
dc.subjectMultipolaren_US
dc.subjectRealismen_US
dc.subjectFranceen_US
dc.subjectFrench Historyen_US
dc.subjectCharles de Gaulleen_US
dc.subjectCold Waren_US
dc.subjectEuropeen_US
dc.subjectEuropean Integrationen_US
dc.subjectEuropean Unionen_US
dc.subjectChinaen_US
dc.subjectRussiaen_US
dc.subjectThe United Statesen_US
dc.subjectForeign Policyen_US
dc.subjectGeopoliticsen_US
dc.titleBetween Past and Future: Charles de Gaulle's Geopolitical Foresight and Its Implications for Modern Diplomacyen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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