This book examines the role of the historical development of the Western European Union in regards to the evolving pan-European security environment.

In the recent period the political and security infrastructure in Europe has changed dramatically, in particular after the collapse of communism in Central and

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For many observers, the European Union is mired in a deep crisis. Between sluggish growth; political turmoil following a decade of austerity politics; Brexit; a