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Is Europe a global actor? It all depends on which 'Europe', one means. There is no such thing as a European foreign, security or defence policy, in the sense of a coordinated ensemble of national, EU and NATO initiatives, only European foreign, security and defence policies, pursued by different actors, sometimes in coordination, sometimes alongside each other, sometimes in competition. National sovereignty prevails. Decisions are taken in the capitals and acting through the EU or NATO are just two options in addition to, and no more important than, the national option. The Ashgate Research Companion to the Foreign Policies of Europe starts its analysis then from the national level. Expert contributors consider the interests, policies and impact of the European states across regions, key issues and relationships and consider whether decisions made out of national interest can continue to meet the security, defence, economic and environmental challenges of Europe in the 21st century.

Analyses the shifts in the structure of global power and examines the threats and opportunities they bring to Europe. In this book, leading European contributors examine perceptions of the EU among the emerging powers and the true meaning and nature of any strategic partnerships negotiated.

Examines how the European Security Strategy can form the basis of a comprehensive approach that integrates dimensions of EU external action, from aid and trade to defence, under the agenda of 'effective multilateralism' or global governance. This agenda can be translated into the core public goods to which every individual on earth is entitled.

Examines the idea of military integration in Europe by elaborating on the possible size and composition of a 'European army' and assessing in detail how it can be achieved. This book is suitable for students of military studies, European Politics and Strategic Studies.