Crafting EU Security Policy : In pursuit of a European identity

Anderson (political science, U. of Wyoming) explains why European countries--not facing any external threat and snuggled cozily into NATO should one appear--nevertheless devised and continue to maintain their very own European Security and Defense Policy. She discusses such facets as contending explanations, nation building, the US, the rhetoric, the institutional structure, and the future of the European Union. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)