Current problems of Europe

German poliсy in Afghanistan: civil and military vectors

Погорельская С.В.

Pogorelskaya S.V. – candidate of sciences (Ph.D)in Political Science, PhD (University of Bonn), Senior researcher, INION, Russian Academy of Sciences

Abstract

Based on an analysis of past efforts of Germany in Afghanistan the article examines the causes of current German involvement in the international coalition’s military mission in Afghanistan. The paper indentifies basic aspects of military and civil activities of Germany in this country.

Keywords

Afghanistan, Bundeswehr, NATO, foreign policy of Germany.

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