At arms' length : the European Union and Europe's defence industry

The author examines the extent to which the European Union and its policies influence Europe's defence industry. He suggests that the end of the Cold War and economic globalization are major factors pushing defence industrial issues to the regional level. The book describes institutional struggles between the European Commission, Council and Parliament in this policy area. The interdisciplinary approach addresses political economy, institution building, European security and defence, transatlantic relations, industrial restructuring, and the influence of defence sector interest groups. Front Matter....Pages i-xvi Introduction....Pages 1-21 Europe’s Defense Industry in the 1990s....Pages 22-42 The European Union and Defense Industry Policy....Pages 43-73 The Global Context and US Defense Industry....Pages 74-100 Defense Industries and the Nation-State....Pages 101-133 Defense Industry Interest Groups....Pages 134-166 Conclusion and Future Considerations....Pages 167-191 Back Matter....Pages 192-219 Terrence R. Guay. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 192-213) And Index.