Introduction -- Is neorealism best suited to explain the integration of EU defense and security policies? -- Do the different versions of liberalism offer the right tools in order to explain integration in high politics? -- How does social constructivism contribute to the debate on the integration of the EU's common security and defense policy? -- Was the end of the cold war a driver toward integration of the EU security and defense policy? -- Was the US a factor in deepening the integration process of EU security policy? -- Has the 2008 financial crisis been an engine fostering the integration process in EU security and defense policies? -- Does the EU have a true global security strategy? -- Are the member states the main driving forces in the integration of the EU defense and security policies? -- Has the high representative been the unquestioned figure in the making of the EU as a global actor? -- Has the CSDP become the instrument for foreign intervention and engagement envisioned by the member states and the EU? -- Concluding remarks -- References
Summary
Dr. Larivé questions whether there is such a thing as a European defense and security policy. This book analyzes the integration process by clearly illustrating to the reader the two sides of the argument in order to understand the complexity of the problems in the different stages of the creation and implementation of the European defense policy. In doing so, this study asks the question of why the process has been so halting and of such limited scope. Ultimately, this book offers a unique base for fostering discussion, understanding and critical thinking on the CSDP
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-253) and index
