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The Smyser-Habermasian “Navigational Aid”

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This chapter lays the foundation for the conceptual underpinnings of our central research question. It aims at drawing forth the essential components of the main thesis in order to connect these with the prime objective of our central research inquiry. In this endeavor, and based on the essential elements underlying the Habermasian theory of communicative action and the extent to which these may be reflected in William Smyser’s recently released U.S.-led study on Germany’s negotiating behavior, it is hoped that a “navigational aid” can be developed with which the empirical analysis of Germany’s influence on the U.S. decision to enlarge NATO can then proceed.

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Arora, C. (2006). The Smyser-Habermasian “Navigational Aid”. In: Germany’s Civilian Power Diplomacy. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781403983343_5

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