Introduction to European Foreign Policy

An Introduction to European Foreign Policy provides a concise introduction to European foreign policy and its role in world politics. Written by a consummate Brussels insider, the book assesses the external issues and priorities facing the EU in the twenty-first century. By examining the origins, workings and priorities of European foreign policy, Fraser Cameron argues that the European Union (EU) has become a new and increasingly influential superpower.The book reviews the evolution of the EU's international role over the past two decades and illustrates the growing influence of the EU in traditional areas such as trade and development, as well as in new areas such as the environment and global governance. The development of the EU's military capabilities is also assessed, as is the EU's wide range of relationships with key actors (the US, China, Russia) and regions (the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Africa) around the globe. The book covers the institutional arrangements for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and explains what was planned to strengthen the EU's external role in the constitutional treaty - an EU foreign minister and an EU diplomatic service.With clearly illustrated up-to-date case studies, covering major issues such as Iraq and Iran, each chapter includes key questions and suggestions for further reading. As such, An Introduction to European Foreign Policy will be of great interest to students of European and international politics and for those who wish to become involved in the external relations of the EU.Fraser, Cameron is the author of 'Introduction to European Foreign Policy ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780415407687 and ISBN 0415407680.