The French-German independent brigade during the Cold War is a model showing that allies can create deep military integration even against initial institutional resistance and skepticism.

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Speaker

Kurt Campbell

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“the French and the Germans created their own brigade during parts of the Cold War against everyone's expectations and odds”

Source

Why America Shouldn’t Underestimate Chinese Power | Foreign Affairs Interview— Foreign Affairs
Created: 8/11/2026, 7:59:31 AM

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