Europe in the world [Elektronisk resurs] the persistence of power politics / Maurice Keens-Soper.

• List of Abbreviations Introduction PART I: THE MATTER AND FORM OF EUROPE Renunciation and Reformation The Diplomatic System PART II: SYSTEMATIC DISORDERS Globalization Powers of Decision PART III: EVER CLOSER AGITATIONS Ineffectual Europa Occluded Albion Index.

• Preoccupation with the EU's internal affairs risks ignoring the extent to which Europe will henceforth be shaped by foreign affairs. The future of Europe lies in its own hands only if it organizes itself to adjust to the events of the diplomatic system over which it can hope to have only limited control. The global setting in which Europe will have to find a place is the reverse image of its post-war developments. Whereas western Europe's states have renounced 'power politics' among themselves, the rest of the world has done no such thing. The basis of inter-state relations remains remarkably similar to Rousseau's description as the 'constant action and reaction of powers in continued agitation'. Failure to recognize the persistence of power politics is now among the principal obstacles to Europe's future. It is as if recovery from the nemesis of mid-century has produced hubris towards its end. Europe finds it hard to accept that it must co-exist with the outside world on terms increasingly set not by its own virtuous example of reconciliation among old enemies and the creation of political union, but by states who see little reason to follow it. More fundamental than blueprints and policies for EMU and the EU's enlargement, Europe needs a trustworthy grasp of the world's foreign affairs to which its diplomacy must apply and its statecraft contribute. 
• 'This book offers a lively and often erudite examination of Europe's role in the world. Maurice Keens-Soper discusses the EU of today, with its emphasis on integration and the challenges of globalization, against a wider historical context.' - Peter Sutherland, Chairman, Goldman Sachs International; formerly Chairman of GATT and former European Commissioner 'The distinctive and admirable feature of Maurice Keens-Soper's book is that it confronts unequivocally the fundamental issue at the heart of European integration. This issue is, as he demonstrates, political through and through. It relates to the present and future place of the EU, as a political body, within the wider context of world power politics. Dr Keens-Soper brings his knowledge of political philosophy and diplomatic history to bear cogently on this question, and strips away a host of comforting generalisations with which it is too often veiled and avoided, before establishing some home truths. Written in a pungent style, rich in imagery and humour, his work is accessible both to the academic and to the wider public.' - Murray Forsyth, West European Politics '..a mixture of philosophical principle and historical assertion, written with style and wit, without any heavy critical apparatus or bibliography. The whole work is individualistic, eccentric and oddly balanced.' - J.M. Lee, European Foreign Affairs 'His book is a brilliant, learned, and entertaining plea for a more effective Europe, wisely warning that economic globalization cannot be left to itself. This is a thoughtful and vigorous work.' - Foreign Affairs. 

Ämnesord

Politics and Government.  (eflch)

Europe  -- Foreign relations -- 1989-. (LCSH)

European Union countries  -- Foreign relations. (LCSH)

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POL (ämneskategori)

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