Transnational Security Cooperation in the Mediterranean – eBook

Description

Transnational Security Cooperation in the Mediterranean (PDF) provides an in-depth exploration of the intricate dynamics shaping security cooperation in the Mediterranean region. This scholarly volume unites a diverse group of think tank experts and academics who meticulously analyze the revised European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) and the EU Global Strategy (EUGS) directed towards the Southern Neighborhood. The backdrop of the Arab Uprisings, ongoing conflicts, counter-terrorism initiatives, energy developments in the Eastern Mediterranean, the refugee crisis, evolving international partnerships, and the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic serve as critical focal points for this rigorous examination.

The authors delve into a range of themes, including actorness, power dynamics, alliances, socio-economic factors, historical context, domestic political nuances, regime security, and the formation of regional security complexes. Their comprehensive analysis addresses EU policy formulations, the interests of the Southern Neighborhood, and proposed new strategies aimed at enhancing human security. This pivotal work is essential reading for students of Middle Eastern and European studies, scholars of international relations, and policy practitioners seeking to navigate the complexities of the region.

ISBNs: 978-3030544447, 978-3030544430

Reviews

“Transnational Security Cooperation in the Mediterranean urges states and the EU to move beyond short-sighted, securitized approaches in their interactions across the Mediterranean. The contributors offer timely analyses of the multifaceted issues and actors influencing security collaboration within this expansive region. The insights provided are particularly significant as the EU confronts challenges in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.”
— Karen E. Smith, Professor of International Relations and Head of the Department of International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science.

“Robert Mason’s ebook illuminates one of the most complex and perilous security landscapes worldwide. In a European ‘neighborhood’ that has become increasingly crowded, with powers like China, Russia, Turkey, and Gulf states asserting their influence more than ever, the Middle East and North Africa face a myriad of stability and developmental threats. Mason’s well-conceived analysis of these dangers offers valuable recommendations for EU actions in addressing them.”
— James Moran, former EU Ambassador to Jordan, Libya, Yemen, and Egypt.

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