Peace, security and defence cooperation in Post-Brexit Europe: risks and opportunities

摘要

The impending exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union (EU) - commonly known as "Brexit" - has citizens, politicians and analysts alike wondering what political, economic, cultural and other consequences this divorce will entail for the future UK-EU relationship. In Peace, Security and Defence Cooperation in Post-Brexit Europe: Risks and Opportunities Cornelia-Adriana Baciu and John Doyle offer a first assessment of the significance of Brexit for security and defence policy in Europe. The editors bring together ten chapters by different contributors, including their own conclusion on "The Future of Europe" in chapter 10, structured into four themes: the collaborative potential between the EU and UK, Europe's future, sources of legitimacy and power for the EU, and post-Brexit strategies. Through the four sections, the book highlights the challenges for future European security and defence policy and explains why reaching an agreement on security and defence has proven difficult. It covers a wide array of topics related to the impact of Brexit on European security and defence and the individual chapters are well written and well researched, addressing many relevant questions for the future of European defence post-Brexit. Yet, the many topics also leave the individual contributions rather disconnected, providing snapshots of the consequences of Brexit more than a comprehensive assessment.