The Foreign Policy of the European Union

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Keukeleire and Delreux illustrate the extensive and varied nature of the European Union's foreign policy, emphasizing that it extends beyond the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Common Security and Defence Policy to include trade, development, environment, and energy. This book provides a thorough and critical examination of the EU's significant foreign relations, including those with its neighbors, the US, China, Russia, and emerging powers. It posits that the EU's foreign policy should be viewed not only as a reaction to crises but also as a tool for shaping international structures and influencing long-term processes. The third edition updates the discussion with recent developments in EU foreign policy and the global context, addressing key issues such as the contested international order, the Ukraine conflict, the migration crisis, Brexit, and Covid-19. It clarifies formal procedures in EU foreign policy-making while demonstrating practical applications. New sections cover topics like strategic autonomy, European arms exports, the EU's external representation, the "Brussels Effect," and gender approaches to foreign policy.