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Abstract:
Since the end of World War II, security and defence have played a major role in European politics. With the European Union's increasing role on the global stage and with today's war on terrorism, security and defence issues have dramatically gained weight and importance in international politics.
This compelling volume provides an interdisciplinary look at the development and current status of the European security system as well as selected key issues on today's security agenda. As such, it provides an excellent resource for those wishing to make sense of the complexities of defence and security issues in the European Union at a time of global change.
Contents:
European security in transition – the European security architecture since the end of the Second World War - an overview - Franz Kernic
EU, NATO, OSCE: interaction, cooperation, and confrontation - Peter van Ham
The ESDP: the European security pillar - Gunther Hauser
The new EU – a 'military pact'? Solidarity – neutrality – 'Irish clause' - Waldemar Hummer
Justice and home affairs (JHA) in transition - Arnold H. Kammel
From reflections to power: implementing the European security strategy - Sven Biscop
US defense transformation and its implications for Europe - Benjamin Schreer
Plug to operate: command and coordination of armed forces in Europe in times of transformation - Ralph Thiele
Regional approaches to comprehensive security in Europe - Gunther Hauser
The South Caucasus at the crossroads: ethno-territorial conflicts, Russian interests, and the access to energy resources - Martin Malek
Turkey's role in post-cold war European security policy - Sebnem Udum
European Union and the greater Middle East: economic relations, political issues and future challenges - Michele Brunelli
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