Security in 21st Century Europe

ISBN-13: 9781137006455 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 328 str.

Republic of Ireland) Andrew Cottey (University College Cork

Opis

This fully revised new edition develops a comprehensive framework for understanding the key security issues facing Europe. The book addresses key developments in the global and European security environment, such as the impact of the global financial crisis, the rising power of the BRIC countries and NATO's involvement in the Arab Spring uprisings.

Spis treści

Security in 21st Century Europe  The New Global Security Agenda  The Transatlantic Relationship and NATO: The End of an Era?  The EU and the Europeanization of European Security  Russia: Insider/Outsider in European Security  The New Wars and the New Interventionism  Proliferation  Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism  Non-Military Security  Conclusion.

O autorze

ANDREW COTTEY is Senior Lecturer and Jean Monnet Chair in European Political Integration in the Department of Government, University College Cork, Republic of Ireland.

Blurb

Europe's traditional problem of war between states is being displaced by a new and equally daunting set of security challenges. While major war within Europe remains unlikely, the 2008 Georgia war and the 2011 Libya war were reminders that violent conflicts are still prevalent on Europe's periphery and can pose major challenges for European governments, NATO and the EU. At the same time, terrorism, nuclear proliferation as well as non-military problems like mass migration and climate change threaten Europe's security.

Fully revised and updated, the second edition of this leading text provides a systematic assessment of security in contemporary Europe. The book examines the changing character of security and assesses the extent of the threats posed by different challenges, as well as the policy dilemmas involved in responding to these concerns.

The nature of security in Europe has been transformed in recent years. Andrew Cottey argues that this is a result of two key developments: the emergence of a security community – a zone of peace where war is inconceivable across much of Europe – and the presence of new security threats such as terrorism and energy dependence. Set in the context of the rising power of non-Western states and the continuing fall-out from the global economic crisis, this text provides a comprehensive analysis of Europe's new security challenges.