Defence Industrial Cooperation in the European Union: The State, the Firm and Europe

This book provides an empirical understanding of EU-level defence industrial cooperation, arguing that national economic preferences only explain part of the dynamic. It explores why and how EU member state governments, European defence firms, and EU institutions developed EU-level defence industrial policy between 2003 and 2009, including the establishment of a European Defence Agency and two EU Directives.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 202 pages
\n Publication date: 10 April 2019
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This comprehensive volume offers an empirical exploration of the functioning of EU-level defense industrial cooperation, drawing upon the Liberal Intergovernmental theoretical framework. It argues that while national economic preferences play a crucial role in shaping government interests, they only account for a portion of the dynamic that drives the development of defense industrial policy at the EU level. By delving beyond a mere assertion of economic preferences, the book demonstrates how the EU's institutional framework and legal corpus are utilized by governments to assert their authority as the ultimate arbiter and advocate of national economic interests within the defense industrial sector. In pursuit of this objective, the work seeks to answer the questions of why and how EU member state governments, European defense firms, and EU institutions have shaped EU-level defense industrial policy between 2003 and 2009. Furthermore, the book analyzes significant policy developments, such as the establishment of a European Defense Agency and two EU Directives on equipment transfers and defense procurement.

This book holds immense value for students of EU policy, defense studies, security studies, and International Relations in general. Its in-depth analysis and insightful perspectives shed light on the complex dynamics and strategic considerations involved in EU defense industrial cooperation, providing valuable insights for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners alike.

\n Weight: 450g\n
Dimension: 240 x 162 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367109929\n \n