The New Transatlanticism. Politics and Policy Perspectives

The European Union and the United States are currently negotiating the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), with potentially enormous economic gains for both partners. Experts from the European Union and the United States explore not only the groundwork laid for TTIP under the "New Transatlanticism," but also the key variables – economic, cultural, institutional, and political – shaping transatlantic policy outcomes.

Divided into four parts, Part I, consisting of four chapters, contextualizes the transatlantic relationship with an historical survey, contemporary foreign relations and policy, and cultural dynamics. Together, these chapters provide the background for understanding the evolving nature of the EU-US relationship. Part II of this volume focuses on governance and is comprised of two chapters – one on transatlantic governance and the other administrative culture. Part III consists of six policy chapters: competition, trade, transport, mobility regimes, financial services regulation, and GMOs. Part IV, consisting of three chapters, explores prospects and challenges associated with Transatlanticism, including the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). The last chapter concludes with lessons learned and future challenges with respect to policy convergence; the nature of the EU-US relationship; power, resources, and bargaining within the transatlantic partnership; and, an assessment of the future of deeper cooperation and integration.

This insightful account into policy cooperation between the EU and the US is a welcomed resource for policy specialists oriented toward comparative public policy wishing to enter the arena of Transatlantic Studies.

Contents:
1. Studying Transatlanticism - Laurie Buonanno, Natalia Cugleşan, and Keith Henderson
PART 1: Contextualizing Transatlanticism
2. The Changing Context and Nature of the Transatlantic Relationship - Michelle Egan & Neill Nugent
3. Transatlantic Foreign Policy Cooperation in the Obama Era - Federiga Bindi
4. The Cultural Dynamics of Transatlanticism - Michael O’Neill

PART 2: Governance
5. Transatlantic Governance - Laurie Buonanno Neill Nugent, and Natalia Cugleşan
6. Comparing Administrative Cultures - Keith Henderson

PART 3: Policies
7. Transatlantic Trade Policy - Holly Jarman
8. Transatlantic Competition Policy - Nikolaos Zahariadis
9. Transatlantic Transportation Policy - Eleanor Zeff, Ellen Pirro, and Reginald Soulyrette
10. A Comparison of Transatlantic Mobility Regimes: The Passenger Name Record and Highly Skilled Migration - Alexander Caviedes
11. Transatlantic Financial Services Regulation - Laurie Buonanno
12. GMO Food Regulatory Frameworks in the US and the EU - Carolyn Dudek

PART 4: The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Prospects and Challenges
13. TTIP Arrives: Politics and Processes - Laurie Buonanno
14. The TTIP Agreement: Market Access, Regulations, and Rules - Laurie Buonanno
15. The New and Changing Transatlanticism: Lessons Learned and Future Challenges - Laurie Buonanno