The European army: defeat and victory. General Security and Defense Policy of the European Union

   The book is devoted to a new direction in the activities of the European Union, which develops in the XXI century - the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). It examines the background and the main factors that led to its creation, the formation of the European Security Strategy, and the evolution of structures. Characterized in detail the military operations and civilian missions carried out by the EU within the CSDP.

The book examines the achievements and challenges in its implementation, problems and related solutions, including a system of cooperation between the EU and NATO. Particular attention is paid to the relations and cooperation between Russia and the European Union in the field of external security.