Going Global?

Europe's Foreign Policy Ambition and its Limits

Resumo

There are many reasons behind Europe’s weak foreign policy footprint. In this article I will argue that one critically important cause is Europe’s lack of strategic thinking and engagement. European countries – both via the EU and NATO – rightly pinpoint a growing challenge in the shape of globalization. It brings vast opportunities and distinct new threats, and Europe must exploit these opportunities just as it must confront the threats. However, while Europe has its assessment right, it has its politics wrong. Europe needs to recover its purpose by its own political efforts.