HANDBOOK OF EUROPEAN STRATEGIC AUTONOMY

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Limits and Potential of European Strategic Autonomy
Chapter 3 Allied, but not (Necessarily) Aligned: Asymmetric Relationships and Strategic Autonomy amidst Great Power Competition
Chapter 4 Defining Strategic Autonomy: A Comparative Analysis of Italy, France, Germany, and the Baltic Region
Chapter 5 Italy and European Strategic Autonomy: Support and Safeguards
Chapter 6 The German Perspective
Chapter 7 The French Perspective
Chapter 8 Baltic Regional Security: A Critical Test of European Strategic Autonomy
Chapter 9 The United States and European Strategic Autonomy: From Skepticism to Burden Sharing in Three Ds
Chapter 10 Two Challenges for the European Defense Industry
Chapter 11 The EU’s Power Projection in the Wider Mediterranean and Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapter 12 Cyber Threats and the Evolution of International Scenarios: Lessons Learned and the EU’s Cybersecurity Policy Adjustments
Chapter 13 Air and Naval Transport and Power Projection Capabilities in the European Context
Chapter 14 Europe’s Quest for Space Sovereignty
Chapter 15 European Strategic Autonomy and Emerging Technologies: Impact and Perspectives of Artificial Intelligence
Chapter 16 Human Resources: Recruitment in Europe

In an era defined by great power competition, regional instability, and shifting alliances, Europe faces a crucial question: can it act strategically on its own? This volume offers an in-depth examination of the evolving concept of European strategic autonomy, unpacking its ambitions, constraints, and prospects. Bringing together leading scholars and practitioners, the book explores both the political and material dimensions of autonomy, comparing national approaches from Italy, France, Germany, and the Baltic states, while assessing the roles of NATO, the United States, and the European Union. It delves into defence capabilities, industrial and technological sovereignty, and the geopolitical pressures reshaping Europe’s security agenda. Rigorous yet accessible, the volume provides essential analytical tools for understanding Europe’s strategic dilemmas at a moment of profound global change. It is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and professionals in security and international affairs.