Contemporary European Security

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Contemporary European Security explores the complex European security architecture and introduces students to the empirical, theoretical and conceptual approaches to studying the subject. Written by experts in each subfield, it addresses key topics within the wider strategic context of international security. Presenting traditional and critical debates to illuminate this ever-changing field it addresses specifically: European security since 2000 and the end of the Cold War. The evolution of International Relations theories in understanding security in Europe. The role of NATO in the post-war period and its strategy, impact and enlargement. The institutionalisation of the CSCE and the political tensions within the OSCE. The EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy and recent policy initiatives in defence. Feminist conceptions of European security. European military innovation. Security challenges in the post-Soviet space and the growing instability in the Middle East and North Africa. The emergence of human security. Internal and societal security. This essential textbook will be of key interests to students and scholars of European Security, Security and Military studies, Strategic Studies, European Politics and International Relations. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents List of figures List of tables List of boxes List of contributors Acknowledgements Chapter 1: A changing security architecture Introduction Unpacking European security IR and contemporary European security Institutionalising a security structure for Europe Contemporary European (in)securities Structure of the book Further reading Weblinks References Chapter 2: From Cold War to European peace The division of Europe Europe and the Cold War Europe and the end of the Cold War The ‘return to Europe’ – integration of the Central and Eastern European countries (CEECs) Disintegration in South East and Eastern Europeand the rise of conflict Europe’s regional security architecture: continuityand change Conclusion: themes and issues Further reading Weblinks References Chapter 3: Contesting approaches to European security Introduction The liberal alternative The cultural ‘turn’ Critical European security Conclusion Notes Further reading Weblinks References Chapter 4: NATO and the transatlantic community, 1949–2019 NATO and the Cold War: 1949–1990 NATO after the Cold War: 1991–2019 Conclusion Notes Further reading Weblinks References Chapter 5: The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Out of Détente Comprehensive approach to European security Intervention of a different order Unresolved tensions Conclusion Further reading Weblink References Chapter 6: European Union Introduction Analysing the EU as a security and defence actor The creation and initial development of CSDP Operationalising CSDP pre-Lisbon: strategy and deployments A more coherent security and defence actor? The LisbonTreaty and its impact CSDP post-Lisbon: defence matters? Conclusion Further reading Weblinks References Chapter 7: Internal security Introduction Conceptualising internal security The evolution of internal security governance in Europe Limits and challenges to European internal security cooperation Notes Further reading Weblinks References Chapter 8: Europe and the human security agenda Introduction Human security: definitions and development Human security and Europe: initial positive reactions Human security and the EU: institutional adoption? Disillusionment sets in: human security in a less secure Europe Conclusion Further reading Weblinks References Chapter 9: Gendering European security A Feminist Security Studies perspective Women, Peace and Security in Europe: opportunitiesand pitfalls Realising the Women, Peace and Security agenda beyond UNSCR 1325 Gendered structures and practices of European security:the case of the EU The EU’s Engagement with WPS Gendered structures and practices of European security:the case of NATO NATO’s engagement with Women, Peace and Security Conclusion Notes Further reading Weblinks References Chapter 10: New threats to European security Introduction From partnership to rivalry: the deteriorating Russian–Western relationship The new Russo–Western confrontation and the riseof hybrid threats From ‘increasing concern’ to ‘immediate and direct’ threats from the south EU and NATO responses to the immediate and directMENA threats Conclusion: learning to live with direct threats Further reading Weblinks References Chapter 11: Innovating European defence Introduction Military innovation and the traditional approach: keylessons from history Military innovation and the social sciences: theorising innovation Innovating European defence Case studies in European defence innovation Followship Frontline Falling Conclusion Further reading Weblinks References Chapter 12: European security: where do we go from here? Introduction Security and insecurity in contemporary Europe The European security architecture: fit for purpose? Finding the way out of the (in)security quagmire: security leaders wanted Conclusion Further reading References Index