European Security in an Evolving World
Abstract
Sweeping changes across the globe are significantly affecting everything from global demography to the geopolitical balance of power. Conventional wisdom and recent history lead one to believe that these changes will leave Europe relatively unscathed. However, the picture is not nearly as simple. The major perturbations occurring across the globe and within Europe today are creating a much different European actor and a much different world in which it must navigate. The democratization or devolution of power from nation-states to a variety of non-state actors, global and regional population trends, and the imminent rise of Asia are just a few of the challenges that Europeans must address over the next several decades. Europe's ability to meet these challenges is neither insurmountable nor imminent. A holistic and unified approach to these challenges through an empowered European Union will assure that Europe remains a strong and stable geopolitical actor in the twenty-first century.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 18, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA545622
Entities
People
- Richard A. Youngs
Organizations
- National Defense University