EU Global Actorness in a World of Contested Leadership: Policies, Instruments and Perceptions

This book explores the EU's role in the international system, engaging with debates on global actorness and mapping new conceptual and theoretical avenues to understand agency and power. It examines how the EU positions itself internationally, engages with regional contexts, and explores non-European perspectives on EU actorness.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 309 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book makes a significant contribution to the literature on the European Union's (EU) role in the international system by engaging with ongoing debates on global actorness and exploring innovative conceptual and theoretical approaches to better understand how agency and power are exercised at the global and regional levels. In the context of growing contestation of the international liberal order, the book is structured around three main themes.

Firstly, it examines how the EU positions itself internationally across various policy domains, offering a multi-dimensional analysis of EU policies, instruments, and practices. Secondly, it engages with the EU's own perspective towards its regional contexts and the perspectives of regional actors on the EU. Thirdly, it explores non-European perspectives on EU actorness, as understanding how the EU is perceived by others within this system of contested leadership is crucial to understanding its policies, instruments, and overall capacity to lead and act as a global power.

Through its comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, the book offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of EU actorness and its implications for the global order. It sheds light on the ways in which the EU navigates the challenges and opportunities of its role as a global actor, while also contributing to the broader scholarly discourse on the evolving nature of international relations.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the EU's role in the international system and the complex dynamics of global power relations. Its innovative approach and insightful analysis provide a valuable contribution to the literature on EU actorness and international relations.

Weight: 478g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030929992
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022