The Euro-Atlantic Security System in the 21st Century

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This book examines the evolution of the Euro-Atlantic security system, from cooperation to rivalry and crisis, since the beginning of the 21st century. By highlighting the causes, manifestations and international consequences of this evolution, the author describes a stage of crisis in the security system, characterized by increasing rivalry for spheres of influence, militarization of policies and the suspension of cooperation due to the growing divergence between the interests of the West – now including the Central European states – and Russia, leading to a subsequent reconfiguration of the world order. Adopting a neo-realistic approach, the author demonstrates that members of the Euro-Atlantic security system, irrespective of the values they claim to hold, are guided in their actions on the international stage by clearly defined interests. The first part of the book analyses the nature of the Euro-Atlantic security system, while the second part illustrates the limited success of Euro-Atlantic collaboration, for example in combating terrorism. Lastly, the third part discusses the consequences of the crisis, such as the conflict in Ukraine, and prospects for the future evolution of the Euro-Atlantic security system. Front Matter ....Pages i-x Introduction (Ryszard Zięba)....Pages 1-14 Front Matter ....Pages 15-15 The Euro-Atlantic Security System in the 1990s (Ryszard Zięba)....Pages 17-53 Changing Challenges and Threats for Euro-Atlantic Security in the 21st Century (Ryszard Zięba)....Pages 55-85 The Security Concepts of Participants in the Euro-Atlantic Security System (Ryszard Zięba)....Pages 87-129 Front Matter ....Pages 131-131 The Failure to Eliminate Terrorism (Ryszard Zięba)....Pages 133-151 The West’s Dominance and Expansion and Russia’s Response (Ryszard Zięba)....Pages 153-182 The European Union in Crisis (Ryszard Zięba)....Pages 183-212 The Marginalization of the OSCE (Ryszard Zięba)....Pages 213-224 Front Matter ....Pages 225-225 The Ukraine Crisis and Its Implications for the Euro-Atlantic Security System (Ryszard Zięba)....Pages 227-266 Conclusions: Consequences of the Crisis of the Euro-Atlantic Security System and Prospects for Its Evolution (Ryszard Zięba)....Pages 267-288