EXPLORING EUROPEAN UNION SECURITY ALTERNATIVES – IS EUROPE READY TO MOVE ON?
EXPLORING EUROPEAN UNION SECURITY ALTERNATIVES – IS EUROPE READY TO MOVE ON?
Author(s): Valentin IacobSubject(s): Environmental and Energy policy, Security and defense, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: European Union; security; strategic; defence; scenarios; drivers; energy; capabilities;
Summary/Abstract: This article explores in depth alternative security scenarios for the EU over the next 15 years. The four scenarios are based on five drivers: economic challenges, energy security, Europe’s neighborhood security environment, the U.S. rebalancing strategy and EU cohesion. The first and last are key drivers and their combination provide the framework where the resulting uncertainties are plotted as milestones in the development of the scenarios and their possible outcomes. Each scenario highlights a theme which is reflected in the title. The strategic decisions made within the next five years will significantly influence the Common Security and Defence Policy and will ultimately determine which scenario is likely to become reality.
Journal: Strategic Impact
- Issue Year: 2015
- Issue No: 55
- Page Range: 7-21
- Page Count: 15
- Language: English