Permanent structured cooperation. In defence of the obvious
CSDP needs a new stimulus. The Lisbon Treaty actually provides several, not in the least the appointment of a permanent President of the European Council and the strengthening of the […]
European defence / NATO
Publications
Permanent structured cooperation in defense of the obvious
In their first Security Policy Brief on Permanent Structured Cooperation (No. 9 of March 2010), Sven Biscop and Jo Coelmont outlined a concrete proposal to implement this new defence mechanism […]
NSS Review: Europe given short shrift
Is the European Union (EU) – or even its Member States – still a key ally for the US? Is the transatlantic alliance in decline? in New Atlanticist, 3 June […]
External publications
The ENP, security and democracy in the context of the European security strategy
In implementing the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) the European Union offers a deeper political and economic relationship to its neighbours – but without a promise of EU membership. The ENP […]
External publications
The first CSDP handbook published under the auspices of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC) and the Austrian Ministry of Defence
Sven Biscop contributed chapters on the European Security Strategy and on Permanent Structured Cooperation to the first CSDP Handbook published under the auspices of the European Security and Defence College […]
Permanent structured cooperation for effective European armed forces
In this Security Policy Brief, Sven Biscop and Jo Coelmont outline a concrete proposal to implement Permanent Structured Cooperation, the new defence mechanism introduced by the Lisbon Treaty. Setting real […]