Future of European Security Policies: Is Geopolitical Europe Possible?

Authors : Çiğdem Üstün, Ahmet K Han

Pages : 229-259

Doi:10.32450/aacd.1439529

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Publication Date : 2024-03-27

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Since the aftermath of World War II, the pursuit of European autonomy in ensuring its security began with the 1950s French proposal for a pan-European defense force, though never realized. The Lisbon Treaty facilitated Union representation as a legal entity and introduced Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) to deepen defense ties. Geopolitical ambitions increased with von Der Leyen\'s 2019 call for a Geopolitical Commission, preceding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Global geopolitical shifts amplify the need for a robust European role. However, EU\'s historical struggle in forging a strong security policy fuels skepticism. This study assesses the EU\'s foreign policy in the Mediterranean and Black Sea amidst regional turmoil, employing a neo-classical realist lens and a global perspective.
Keywords : Mediterranean, Black Sea, EU, Neo Classical Realism, Geopolitical