1st Edition

Perceptions and Policy in Transatlantic Relations Prospective Visions from the US and Europe

Edited By Natividad Fernández Sola, Michael Smith Copyright 2009
168 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

230 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

168 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

In this book, experts from both sides of the Atlantic, examine the recent tensions between Western Europe and the United States over such issues as transatlantic security, policies towards terrorism and relations with Russia and the former Soviet Union, against the broader background of perceptions and misperceptions in transatlantic relations. Drawing on Professor Robert Jervis’ work,... Read more

1. Introduction  2. Aliances, Perceptions and Current Friction Robert Jervis  3. Foreign Policy and Transatlantic Relations Rubén Herrero de Castro  4. An American View of Transatlantic Relations Robert J. Lieber  5. Trends on European Foreign and Security Policy since September 2001 Michael Smith  6. How Transatlantic Relations Can Reinforce the EU Role as an International Actor Natividad Fernández Sola  7. Perceptions on US Policy, Transatlantic Relations and Alliance Security Dilemma David García Cantalapiedra  8. The End of the Euro-Atlantic Pluralistic Security Community? The New Agenda of Transatlantic Security Relations in the Global Political System Carla Monteleone  9. Terrorism and Homeland Security Carlos Echeverría Jesús  10. Putin’s Energy Policy in European and Transatlantic Perspective Alex Marshall

Biography

Natividad Fernández Sola is Professor of Public International Law and International Relations and Jean Monnet Professor at the University of Zaragoza, Spain.

Michael Smith is Professor of European Politics and Jean Monnet Chair at Loughborough University, UK.

'Overall this volume brings together a group of sound - in some cases excellent - analyses of the bases for both cooperation and antagonism within the alliance, and will be of interest especially to those wanting insight into Europeans’ views.' - Journal of Transatlantic Studies, Vol. 8, No. 2, June 2010, 189-190