Routledge - Explaining EU Internal Security Cooperation Book

Explore the complexities of European integration through a new lens in Explaining EU Internal Security Cooperation: The Problem(s) of Producing Public Goods by Routledge. While internal security is often seen as an expanding field with numerous new strategies and framework agreements, the actual pace of cooperation remains slow. This book addresses the fundamental question of why this progress is so difficult to achieve. By applying a novel, theoretically-informed framework, the text treats internal security as a public good that necessitates collective action among sovereign governments. It examines the challenges faced when governments must contribute to shared security goals while maintaining their own sovereignty. This academic work provides a deep look into the tensions between policy expansion and the practical realities of cooperation within the European Union. It is an essential resource for those studying political science, European studies, and international security frameworks.