Western European Union: International Politics Between Alliance and Integration

This book explores the history of the Western European Union (WEU) as a support organization promoting collective defense and integration through the Alliance and Community. It highlights the challenges faced in the development and management of NATO and the evolving EC/EU, exposing competing visions of the European security space. The WEU serves as a mechanism for converging divergent interests and relieving tensions, contributing to the stability of the European security system.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 408 pages
\n Publication date: 30 September 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This comprehensive and in-depth examination of the Western European Union (WEU) delves into the rich tapestry of Europe's quest for a cooperative security and defense order, spanning from its post-World War II inception to the present day. By establishing the WEU as a supportive entity, aimed at fostering the two core security principles of collective defense and integration through the primary organizations of Alliance and Community, this book provides a valuable window into the complexities and challenges encountered in the development and management of NATO and the evolving European Union (EU). As the WEU's historical narrative unfolds, the diverse and often conflicting visions for the future organization of the European security space come to light, reflecting the dynamic nature of its own functional evolution and devolution. Serving as a hybrid organization, driven by its dual support role, the WEU aimed to create a platform where divergent interests could converge, alleviating inherent tensions, and preventing stagnation in NATO and the EU. This book offers a fresh perspective on the mechanisms that facilitated the gradual transformation of the European security institutional framework, underscoring the WEU's pivotal role as a fundamental and enduring contributor to the stability of the European security system.

\n Weight: 618g\n
Dimension: 151 x 227 x 29 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367669416\n \n