Defense Policy as a Pillar of Cohesion and Sovereignty of the EU in the Global Environment

George Vlachos; Ioannis Vidakis

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Defense Policy as a Pillar of Cohesion and Sovereignty of the EU in the Global Environment

George Vlachos, Ioannis Vidakis

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Abstract

During the current political period, substantial political changes are taking place in the European Union (EU) and there are particular external challenges, caused by broader geopolitical rearrangements, mainly due to the shift in US interest towards Southeast Asia. Addressing these issues requires the building of a politico-economic, military, cohesive, and sustainable trans-European network, which will provide solidarity and, above all, security to the European citizens. A decisive step in / towards this direction is the establishment of a permanent and more effective defense mechanism that will not degrade the prestige and role of NATO. In addition, and taking into account that the EU functions, in essence / substantially, as an intergovernmental rather than a supranational organization, the model of multilevel governance as an EU sustainability tool is suggested, citing the recent “Strategic Partnership for Cooperation in Defense and Security” between Greece and France. The recent Russian military invasion of Ukraine, which is upsetting the balance of the global geopolitical environment, demonstrates the need for initiatives and actions by EU Member States to build a new and modernized strategic framework for a common European security and defence policy. It is time for Europe to build a society of security and conflict prevention for all its citizens.

Published in	International Journal of European Studies (Volume 6, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijes.20220601.11
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Common Security and Defence Policy, Strategic Partnership in the EU, Geopolitics, Greek-American Defense Cooperation, Greek-French Strategic Partnership Agreement, European Defense and Security

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George Vlachos

Captain (ret.) H. N. (Supply Corps), Athens, Greece
Ioannis Vidakis

Institute of International Relations of Panteion University, Athens, Greece

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