The European Union in the Middle East Peace Process. A Civilian Power?

• Author(s): Beste Isleyen,
• Publisher: ibidem-Verlag / ibidem Press
• Pages: 124
• ISBN_10: 3838258967
  ISBN_13: 9783838258966
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / International Relations / General ,

Description:... What kind of a power is the EU? What are the main factors that have provided the EU with the opportunities to construct its role in international politics? Which theoretical approaches are appropriate for the conceptualization of the EU foreign policy activity? Does the EU operate as a civilian power? And what is a civilian power? What are the key indicators for the 'Civilian Power Europe'? Beste İşleyen's study offers a comprehensive overview of the academic debate on the 'Civilian Power Europe' and questions whether the concept is applicable to past and present involvement of the EU in the Middle East peace process.