Norms over Force [electronic resource] : The Enigma of European Power /
Laïdi, Z.author.
Can Europe defend its social model in a globalized world when the US, China, India and Russia are enhancing their national sovereignties and playing power politics? This original and informative book addresses such questions and considers if Europe, although it is not a 'super state', would be able to impose norms over force.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; List of Tables; Introduction; 1 Why Europe Cannot Be a Superpower; 2 Norms over Power; 3 Norms for What Preferences?; 4 European Governance and American Sovereignism; 5 Is Constitutionalizing the World Order the Answer?; 6 Norms and Geopolitics; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references (p. [161]-175) and index.
Can Europe defend its social model in a globalized world when the US, China, India and Russia are enhancing their national sovereignties and playing power politics? This original and informative book addresses such questions and considers if Europe, although it is not a 'super state', would be able to impose norms over force.
International relations.
European Union.
Europe-Politics and government.
Peace.
International Relations.
European Union Politics.
European Politics.
Peace Studies.