Michael E. Smith is an international relations scholar specializing in European integration and international security. His research delves into how nations cooperate on a global scale, particularly within the framework of the European Union. He examines the formation and function of international institutions and the influence of science and technology on global politics. His work offers a nuanced understanding of the complexities inherent in international cooperation and governance.
An exceptionally wide-ranging introduction to International Security in the 21st Century. This takes a distinctively systematic approach centred on how and why particular issues get onto the international security agenda and particular choices and outcomes ensue, assessing the explanatory power of contending approaches in this context.
The book delves into the complexities of establishing a unified security and foreign policy within the European Union, highlighting the contentious debates surrounding this integration. Through comprehensive empirical research, including interviews and case studies, Michael Smith explores how foreign policy cooperation has been institutionalized in the EU. This insightful analysis is particularly relevant for scholars and researchers in international relations, law, foreign policy, and European studies, offering a detailed examination of the subject.