EAN: 9783030122928

SECURITY AND DEFENCE IN EUROPE GEBUNDEN

This book argues that security and defense have never been true priorities in the European
Union  and have constantly been marginalized by the elites since the Soviet Union collapsed and
the Warsaw Pact disintegrated. Despite the official rhetoric  only a few tangible results can
be presented concerning the operational readiness of European forces  and the EU¿s inability to
act was proven during the crises in the Balkans  NATO has experienced similar problems  as the
majority of its members are EU countries. Both organizations have declared their resolve
concerning the security and defense of their nations and territories  but  unfortunately 
little has been done to lend these statements credence. In this context  the book analyzes
several aspects of EU security and defense  including: the EU ¿ NATO relationship  common
defense policy and strategy  common capability building  common understanding of strategic
changes  common operational planning and centrally synchronized exercises based on operational
planning  etc. The member states have helped to make EU NATO effective organizations  but
unfortunately their individual interests and priorities constitute real challenges. This aspect
should be discussed and addressed by political and military elites  scholars  analysts 
students and the general public alike.

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