Security Challenges in the Euro-Med Area in the 21st Century: Mare Nostrum

by Calleya; Stephen

• ISBN13: 9780415566254
• ISBN10: 0415566258
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-10-26
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This book examines and assesses the main security factors influencing Euro-Mediterranean relations at the start of the twenty-first century. Developing a theoretical framework based on the security complex, this book provides an empirical analysis of security challenges in the Euro-Mediterranean area that distinguishes between short, medium and long-term threats and highlights the political, military, economic, societal and environmental issues that are already serving as a source of instability in the region. Acknowledging the strategic significance of this region between Europe and the Middle East, the book identifies the main stakeholders within today'¬"s debate on the future of Euro-Mediterranean relations and focuses on their main security interests in this region. It features a policy analysis of the main actors in the Mediterranean, including NATO, the United States, and the European Union and addresses issues including illegal migration, terrorism, religious intolerance and the lack of human rights It will be of interest to students and scholars of European Politics, Security Studies and International Relations.