Hard Power in Hard Times

The book explores the capacity of European leaders to address significant challenges such as military provocation, mass migration, and terrorism, particularly in the context of Russia's actions and the refugee crisis. It highlights the reliance on "hard power" strategies, contrasting them with the traditional incentives-based approaches favored by politicians. By evaluating the responses of British, French, and German governments, as well as NATO and the EU, the analysis seeks to determine if these leaders can effectively navigate and strategize around these pressing issues.