International Relations Theory and the Politics of European Integration Power, Security and Community

This book is the result of a unique dialogue between researchers deeply engaged in the development of international relations theory and those involved in more concrete interpretation of the development and enlargement of the European Union. It reflects on the relationship between international relations and political theory, linking this to the study of European integration.

International Relations Theory and the Politics of European Integration focuses on the roles of community, power and security, within the European Union. It features contributions from highly respected international scholars, and covers subjects such as:· sovereignty and European integration · the EU and the politics of migration· the internationalisation of military security · the EU as a security actor · money, finance and power · the quest for legitimacy with regards to EU enlargement.

Introduction, Morten Kelstrup, Michael C. Williams; Chapter 1 Europe is not where it is supposed to be, R.B.J. Walker; Chapter 2 International theory and European integration, Steve Smith; Chapter 3 European communities in a neo-medieval global polity, N.J. Rennger; Chapter 4 The art of war and the construction of peace, James Der Derian; Chapter 5 Sovereignty, anarchy and law in Europe, Marlene Wind; Chapter 6 Gendered communities, Lene Hansen; Chapter 7 Contested community, Jef Huysmans; Chapter 8 When two become one, Didier Bigo; Chapter 9 The European Central Bank and the problem of authority, Randall D. Germain; Chapter 10 'And never the twain shall meet?', Lykke Friis, Anna Murphy; Chapter 11 The EU as a security actor, Ole Wæver;

Morten Kelstrup, Michael Williams