An incisive and lively discussion of what the EU is doing in its relationship with the world and to what effect.
Critically analyses the EU across a range of its key international relationships and provides new insights into its ambitions, strengths and weaknesses as an international actor Analyses post-Cold War EC/EU competencies and reforms Examines the post-Cold War EU-US relationship Investigates the EU's contemporary external relations with its immediate neighbours Discusses the EU's international relations in a global context Highlights issues likely to affect the EU's future course as a global economic and security power