Security in the New Europe

Following the end of its Cold War division, Europe's traditional security problem of war between European states is being displaced by a new set of challenges with which peoples, governments, and organizations like the EU and NATO are only beginning to come to terms. This broad-ranging new text develops a comprehensive framework for understanding the key security issues and dilemmas confronting Europe in the twenty-first century.

Following the end of its Cold War division, Europe's traditional security problem of war between European states is being displaced by a new set of challenges with which peoples, governments, and organizations like the EU and NATO are only beginning to come to terms. This broad-ranging new text develops a comprehensive framework for understanding the key security issues and dilemmas confronting Europe in the twenty-first century.

ANDREW COTTEY is Senior Lecturer and Jean Monnet Chair in European Political Integration in the Department of Government, University College, Cork, Republic of Ireland.