European Union foreign policy in a changing world /

Smith, Karen Elizabeth.

European Union foreign policy in a changing world / Karen E. Smith. - 3rd ed. - Cambridge : Polity Press, 2014 - xiii, 292 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 262 - 282) and index.

Introduction : conceptualizing EU foreign policy -- The evolution of the EU as an international actor -- The EU's foreign-policy instruments -- Regional cooperation -- Human rights -- Democracy and good governance -- Conflict prevention -- The fight against international crime -- Conclusion -- Appendix : negative measures imposed by the EU for violations of human rights and democratic principles 1988-2013.

The European Union finds itself at a critical juncture; not only has the deepening crisis in the eurozone weakened the EU s internal structure, it has impacted significantly on its international image and external relations.

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