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.

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Syracuse University, United States

Terrence R. Guay

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Terrence R. Guay is Assistant Professor of Political Science in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs of Syracuse University.

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Book Title: At Arm’s Length
Book Subtitle: The European Union and Europe’s Defence Industry
Authors: Terrence R. Guay
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-26786-6
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London
eBook Packages: Palgrave Political & Intern. Studies Collection, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-26788-0Published: 01 January 1998
eBook ISBN: 978-1-349-26786-6Published: 27 July 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVI, 219
Topics: International Relations, Industries, European Union Politics, Military and Defence Studies

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

Front Matter

Introduction

Europe’s Defense Industry in the 1990s

The European Union and Defense Industry Policy

The Global Context and US Defense Industry

Defense Industries and the Nation-State

Defense Industry Interest Groups

Conclusion and Future Considerations

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