David G. Haglund Livres

The book explores the cultural dynamics and historical context that shaped the Anglo-American special relationship, particularly during the "culture wars" from 1914-17. It examines how conflicts between Irish-Americans and German-Americans influenced English-descended Americans' perceptions of an alliance with Britain, ultimately paving the way for US intervention in World War I. The author also analyzes the failure of the 1898 rapprochement to foster a strong Anglo-Saxon alliance, linking these historical events to broader debates about the origins of the war and America's subsequent involvement.

Ethnic Diasporas and the Canada-U.S. Security Community focuses on three diasporas and their impact on North American security relations, the Irish and Germans, which were mainly in the U.S., and the Muslim diaspora, which is based in both countries.

The idea of tight Franco-German military ties is not new, but in nearly three decades the two dominant European powers have drawn back from creating a bilateral foundation for the European pillar. This book explores the origins of that hesitancy, which evolved during the Cold War era.