The Changing Politics of European Security Europe Alone [Paperback]

The Changing Politics of European Security explores the key security challenges confronting Europe, from relations with the US and Russia to the use of military force and the struggle against terrorism. In the future, the authors conclude, European states will act alone, independent of America, on security matters.The Changing Politics of European Security; A.G.Sens PART I: CHANGING SECURITY PERCEPTIONS IN EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA Internal and External Security in the EU: Is There Any Longer a Distinction?; M.Anderson Security Perspectives in Post-Communist Eastern Europe: 'Easternization' and 'Europeanization'; L.Cohen Transatlantic Differences on Security Perceptions and Responses; F.Cameron PART II: READY TO GO ALONE? UNFOLDING THE EU'S SECURITY AND DEFENSE POLICY Common Security and Defense Policy in the Treaty Establishing a Constitution for Europe; M.?lvarez The European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP): A Strategy for Security in Europe?; S.G?nzle Russia and ESDP: Partnership Strategy versus Strategic Partnership; D.Danilov PART III: EUROPEAN SECURITY AND THE TRANSATLANTIC RELATIONSHIP From an Alliance of Commitment to an Alliance of Choice: The Adaptation of NATO in Time of Crisis; H.Haftendorn The Challenges and Limits of NATO-ESDP Synergy; A.Moens Strategic Partners, Different Strategies: The United States and Canada in the Transatlantic Security Community; F.Merand

'...the breadth and depth of the discussion is worth the read and is a welcome contribution to the study of European security.' - David J. Galbreath, Journal of Contemporary European Studies

'This volume ultimately succeeds in unpacking the prevalent political transformations in contemporary European security by expanding beyond studies of the ESDP-NATO dichotomy. It sets an example for future scholars by rising above the flurry over Kagan's provocative portrayal of the US and Europe as Mars and venus.' - Heidi Hardt, Journal of Common Market Studies

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