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Book SynopsisThe sudden transformation of the Cold War security order in 1989 altered the structure of the European state system, and necessitates the striking of a new balance between the economic, political and military requirements of security. This volume focuses on the most important institutions of European security, the European Union and NATO. Both institutions are expanding, especially eastwards, in terms of their respective roles and membership.
Table of ContentsEnlarging the European Union and NATO
Decision-making in an enlarging European Union
Second pillar and Eastern enlargement
Politics, finance, and European Union enlargement eastward
NATO's double expansion and the challenge of reforming NATO's military structure
ESDI, NATO and the new European security environment
The strategic and political consequences of NATO enlargement
The cost of enlarging NATO
Two tiers or two speeds? Future European security orders
