Pernille Rieker Bücher

Modern French foreign policy is shaped by the challenges of maintaining its traditional power status amidst internal issues like unemployment and social exclusion, as well as external pressures from global shifts and competition. Despite recognizing diminished economic and military capacities, France remains committed to promoting its cultural values. This book explores how 'French universalism' influences foreign policy practices towards various regions and security concerns, offering insights valuable for policymakers and scholars in international relations and European studies.

Exploring the European Union's role as a security actor, this book delves into its influence on national security identities. It examines the mechanisms through which the EU operates in the realm of security and assesses the implications of its policies on member states' perceptions and strategies regarding national security. The analysis offers insights into the interplay between EU initiatives and national interests, highlighting the complex relationship between supranational governance and individual state security concerns.

This open access book explores the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on European security, emphasizing the need for greater strategic autonomy. It argues that differentiated integration can be an asset for achieving this autonomy, considering various sub-regional integration processes alongside the EU and NATO.