Course Quote by Noam Chomsky
“France had a policy, initiated by General de Gaulle, of trying to turn Europe into what was then called a 'third force,' independent of the two superpowers, so Europe should pursue an independent course.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on European Politics, 2005
General de Gaulle tried to keep Europe independent from US and USSR, proposing a “third force.”
In simple terms: De Gaulle wanted Europe neutral, not aligned with superpowers.
Support independent foreign policy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- diplomatic negotiations
- policy making
- academic research
- international conferences
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is neutrality realistic today?
- What are the costs of independence?
Cold War tensions limited feasibility.