Policy Press

How to Achieve Defence Cooperation in Europe?

The Subregional Approach

By Bence Nemeth

Published

May 23, 2022

Page count

208 pages

ISBN

978-1529209433

Dimensions

234 x 156 mm

Imprint

Bristol University Press

Published

May 23, 2022

Page count

208 pages

ISBN

978-1529209457

Imprint

Bristol University Press

Published

May 23, 2022

Page count

208 pages

ISBN

978-1529209457

Imprint

Bristol University Press
How to Achieve Defence Cooperation in Europe?

In the media

Bilateralism and Minilateralism Are Europe’s Secret Strengths in War on the Rocks
NATO and the EU are not the driving force behind defence cooperation in Europe in King's College London news
Mobilising the Army for war in Europe in British Forces Broadcasting Service podcast (starts 22:50)

This timely analysis of security in Europe identifies the factors that enable and hinder the creation of networks of defence cooperation across the continent.

Going beyond regional arrangements established by NATO and the European Union, this book considers the subregional level by focusing on bilateral and minilateral defence collaborations. It provides a new conceptual framework to assess the rationales, leadership and the complex dynamics within these alliances, and highlights how they shape and interact with NATO and EU initiatives.

"A historically relevant monograph that reappraises sub-regional defence cooperation in Europe with contextual nuance and theoretical sophistication. In helping to make sense of new defence realities, it will be invaluable for both scholars and practitioners." Xymena Kurowska, Central European University

Bence Nemeth is Lecturer at the Defence Studies Department, King’s College London, where he primarily teaches military officers at the UK Defence Academy.

1. Introduction

2. Multinational Defence Cooperation in Europe

3. Conceptualizing Defence Cooperation

4. The European Security Community

5. Defence Budgets

6. Previous Defence Collaborations

7. Strong Leadership and Chemistry

8. Supportive Political Milieu

9. How to Achieve Defence Cooperation in Europe

10. Conclusion

Bibliography