International Relations Theory And The Politics Of European

Description:
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 concepts of community, power and security and their role in the European Union. It features contributions from highly-respected international scholars, who consider 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. This thought-provoking volume argues that the evolution of the European Union forces a reconsideration of many of our basic understandings of the foundations and structure of political life as a whole. It is of particular value for students and scholars of politics, international relations and European studies.

Table of Contents:
List of illustrations, Notes on contributors. Preface. Introduction: integration and the politics of community in the New Europe Morten Kelstrup and Michael Williams 1.Europe is not where its supposed to be R.B.J. Walker 2.International theory and European integration Steve Smith 3.European communities in a neo-medieval global polity: the dilemmas of faliryland? N.J. Rennger 4.The art of war and the construction of peace: toward a virtual theory of international relations James Der Derian 5.Sovereignty, anarchy and law in Europe: when legal norms turn into political facts Marlene Wind 6.Gendered communitites: the ambiguous attraction of Europe Lene Hansen 7.Contested community: migration and the question of the political in the EU Jef Huysmans 8.When two become one: internal and external securitisations in Europe Didier Bigo 9.The European Central Bank and the problem of authority Randall D. Germain 10.'And never the twain shall meet?' The EU's quest for legitimacy and enlargement Lykke Friis and Anna Murphy 11.The EU as a secutiry actor: reflections from a pessimistic constructivist on post-soverign security orders Ole Waever Index.