Engagement, Enlargement, and Confrontation

Focusing on the historical context of the European Union's eastern relations post-Cold War, the book examines both the achievements and failures of the EU's strategic approach. It highlights four key factors influencing EU policies: the projection of peace and stability, internal stability maintenance, coordination of member state foreign policies, and relations with Russia. The author addresses challenges such as capacity building, managing expectations, and reconciling national agendas with EU strategies, concluding that the EU's relationship with its eastern neighbors will remain complex and unpredictable.