European Union Foreign Policy In A Changing World

by Smith, Karen E.

• ISBN13: 9780745640174
• ISBN10: 0745640176
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-08-03
• Publisher: Polity Pr

Summary

The second edition of European Union Foreign Policy in a Changing World provides a clear introduction to the complexities of contemporary European foreign policy and offers a fresh and distinctive perspective on the nature of the EU's international identity. Thoroughly revised and expanded, the book explores how and why the EU tries to achieve five core foreign policy objectives:the encouragement of regional cooperation; the advancement of human rights; the promotion of democracy and good governance; the prevention of violent conflicts; and the fight against international crime, including terrorism.In pursuing these goals, the book illustrates how the EU is faced with acute policy dilemmas because the five objectives not only clash with each other, but also with additional policy priorities - such as securing energy supplies or establishing strategic partnerships with key powers. The uniqueness of the EU as a global actor is carefully assessed, and its key policies and the related dilemmas it faces compared with those of other international actors.This well-written and thoroughly researched book will be a valuable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of European politics, foreign policy analysis, international relations and related disciplines.

Author Biography

Karen Smith, Reader in International Relations, LSE

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

List of Abbreviations

List of Tables

Introduction

The EU’s Foreign Policy Objectives

Obstacles to a Common EU Foreign Policy

The Potential for a Common EU Foreign Policy

A Distinctive International Identity?

Outline of the Book

The Evolution of the EU as an International Actor

Origins of the Three Pillars

The European Community Pillar

The CFSP Pillar

The JHA Pillar Conclusion

The EU’s Foreign Policy Instruments

Economic Instruments

Diplomatic Instruments

Military Instruments

Consistency Conclusion

Regional Cooperation

Regional Cooperation within the EU

Regional Cooperation as an EU Foreign Policy Objective

How Does the EU Define Regional Cooperation?

How Does the EU Encourage Regional Cooperation?

Evaluation Conclusion

Human Rights

The Protection of Human Rights within the EU

Human Rights as an EU Foreign Policy Objective

How Does the EU Define Human Rights?

How Does the EU Pursue the Human Rights Objective?

Inconsistency in the EU’s Human Rights Policy Conclusion

Democracy and Good Governance

Democracy and Good Governance within the EU

Democracy and Good Governance as EU Foreign Policy Objectives

How Does the EU Define Democracy and Good Governance?

How Does the EU Pursue the Objectives?

How Consistent is the EU’s Policy? Conclusion

Conflict Prevention

Conflict Prevention within the EU

Conflict Prevention as an EU Foreign Policy Objective

What Does the EU Mean by Conflict Prevention?

How Does the EU Pursue the Objective?

Evaluation Conclusion

The Fight Against International Crime

The Fight Against International Crime as an Internal and External Policy Objective

How Does the EU Define International Crime?

How Does the EU Pursue the Objective?

Evaluation Conclusion

Conclusion

How Unique an International Actor is the EU?

How Important Are the Objectives for the EU?

How Effective an International Actor is the EU?

Appendices

CFSP Decisions, 1993-2007

Negative Measures Imposed by the EU for Violations of Human Rights and Democratic Principles in Third Countries Since 1988

Bibliography

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