Security and Defence Policy in the European Union
Published on 1. June 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-333-63912-2 (ISBN)
Description
This major new text by a leading authority on European security provides a full assessment of the historical, political and systemic reasons behind the rise of the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP). The author argues that the key issues involved - the challenges of defining a more balanced partnership between the two sides of the Atlantic and of transforming the EU from a civilian power into a new type of crisis management actor - are the most significant since the creation of NATO and the EU at the end of World War 2.
Reviews / Votes
'[A] significant and valuable contribution...well organized and accessible...[Howorth] provides a clear, detailed and comprehensive analysis of one of the most important policy developments in the history of the EU.' - Alistair J. K. Shepherd, Journal of Common Market Studies '...the most comprehensive study of the topic to appear in English to date...' - Toby Vogel, European Voice '[E]mpirically rich, skilfully researched...illuminating and rewarding...[Howorth] should be commended...for accessible writing on complex issues.' - Johan Eliasson, EUSA Review '...a book that is both rich in technical and historical details and engages lightly in theoretical debate...a pleasure to read.' Sonia Lucarelli, The International SpectatorMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 217 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
423 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-63912-2 (9780333639122)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
JOLYON HOWORTH is Visiting Professor of Political Science at Yale University, USA and Jean Monnet Professor of European Politics at Bath University, UK.
Content
Introduction: A New Security Actor on the World Stage Disputed Origins - True and False Drivers Behind ESDP Decision-Making: The Politico-Institutional Framework The Instruments of Intervention: Military and Civilian Capabilities Selling it to Uncle Sam: ESDP and Trans-Atlantic Relations Towards a European Strategic Culture? Back to the Front? The EU's Overseas Missions The Major Challenges Ahead