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The emergence of a common security and foreign policy has been one of the most contentious issues accompanying the integration of the European Union. In this bo

This book provides a comprehensive overview of why European integration in foreign and security policy has proved so difficult. The obstacles to developing the

During the last two decades the study of European foreign policy has experienced remarkable growth, presumably reflecting a more significant international role

This book examines the degree to which the European Union has responded as a coherent and strategic actor towards the developmental and security needs of its im