Michael E. Smith est un spécialiste des relations internationales axé sur l'intégration européenne et la sécurité internationale. Ses recherches explorent la manière dont les nations coopèrent à l'échelle mondiale, en particulier dans le cadre de l'Union européenne. Il examine la formation et le fonctionnement des institutions internationales, ainsi que l'influence de la science et de la technologie sur la politique mondiale. Son travail offre une compréhension approfondie des complexités de la coopération et de la gouvernance internationales.
An exceptionally wide-ranging introduction to International Security in the 21st Century. This takes a distinctively systematic approach centred on how and why particular issues get onto the international security agenda and particular choices and outcomes ensue, assessing the explanatory power of contending approaches in this context.
The book delves into the complexities of establishing a unified security and foreign policy within the European Union, highlighting the contentious debates surrounding this integration. Through comprehensive empirical research, including interviews and case studies, Michael Smith explores how foreign policy cooperation has been institutionalized in the EU. This insightful analysis is particularly relevant for scholars and researchers in international relations, law, foreign policy, and European studies, offering a detailed examination of the subject.