Peacekeeping Missions Of The Federal Republic Of Germany - A State In Search Of New Traditions And The Challenges On That Path
Peacekeeping Missions Of The Federal Republic Of Germany - A State In Search Of New Traditions And The Challenges On That Path

Summary/Abstract: After the end of the World War II, the demilitarisation of Germany had to be rejected because of the tensions during the Cold War. Germany became an ally, a member of the North Atlantic Alliance and the Western Europe community. As a member, it began to take part in humanitarian missions and, in the beginning of 1990s, in peacekeeping missions too. From the “consumer of security”, it became a “producer of security”. The new role on the international political scene meant more responsibility as well as generated more intense debates inside this country. The issue most frequently highlighted was related to the legality of peacekeeping missions, and it is still topical in certain circles. The following were indicated as main motives for peacekeeping missions: historical responsibility for protection of democratic values and elimination of security risks. As the primary factor in peacekeeping missions, the German Army is, through military professionalization, effectively transforming its defence forces so that they are ready to undertake any type of mission at any time. The transformation process, however, is more a result of the reaction to given situations than of a proactive reform process. Even though the German Army is nowadays facing extensive logistic problems, it is still welcomed and inevitable in peacekeeping missions.

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