EU-NATO Security Relations since the Maastricht Treaty

The book "EU-NATO Security Relations since the Maastricht Treaty" offers a comprehensive analysis of the security policy relations between the European Union and NATO since the Maastricht Treaty. It highlights both historical and theoretical perspectives and examines the security policy interactions of states and organizations. The author, Leman Arikbuka, argues that liberal intergovernmentalism serves as a theoretical foundation to better understand the development of the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP) and its capabilities, such as planning ability. The work addresses the challenges and dynamics arising from the converging security interests of the member states and analyzes the role of the EU as a soft power in contrast to NATO, which acts as a hard power. This nuanced examination of the strategic partnership between the EU and NATO is particularly relevant for understanding the security policy landscape in Europe and beyond.