Routledge - The Democratic Quality of European Security Policy

As security challenges grow near Europe, the role of the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) becomes more prominent. This book provides a systematic effort to empirically approach the democratic deficit within the CSDP. It seeks to understand how this deficit is socially constructed and offers potential ways to remedy the issue. Using Foucault's approach of governmentality, the text unravels the social construction of this deficit. It examines the power relations between the various actors involved in CSDP governance and the constraints they face. By applying a normative reading of agonistic theory, the work provides a deep look into the tension between governance practices and the pursuit of freedom within European security frameworks. This volume is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in Critical European Studies and the evolving landscape of international political science.