The European Union and the United States - 2nd Edition by Jost Morgenstern-Pomorski & Terrence Guay & Michael Smith (Hardcover)

About the Book

"This new edition of The European Union and the United States provides an interdisciplinary approach to transatlantic relations and their global contexts. Revised to account for major challenges like Brexit and climate change, it touches on all key facets of EU-US relations in the 21st century, including the political systems of each side, the architecture of the relationship and distinct policy areas such as trade and security. Incorporating speeches, policy documents and key quotations, this new edition is suited to undergraduate and postgraduate students of European integration and external action, US foreign policy, and politics of the West"--

Book Synopsis

In this thoroughly revised edition of The European Union and the United States, authors Smith, Guay, and Morgenstern-Pomorski delve deep into the complexities of the EU-US relationship amidst pivotal shifts on the global stage.

By examining the relationship through the lens of competition, convergence, and crises, this textbook goes beyond narrow focuses on the EU-US relationship, offering a nuanced analysis of changing dynamics. It stands as the definitive and all-encompassing guide to transatlantic relations, considering recent developments in business, trade, political economy, and foreign policy, while carefully navigating the commonalities and differences that exist between the EU and the US.

This updated edition also reflects on contemporary changes such as cyber security, climate change, the rise of populism, and the emergence of global powerhouses like China, India, and Brazil, successfully situating the EU-US relationship within a broader international context. Throughout, the authors' diverse academic backgrounds enable an interdisciplinary approach to the material, rebalancing content to include international relations, comparative politics, and management. In doing so, this textbook provides a holistic view of transatlantic affairs.

With additional features including focused case studies, summary tables, and speech extracts, this text serves as the ideal companion for higher-level undergraduate students and postgraduate students studying EU politics, or anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of the broader subject area.

Review Quotes

I have been searching a long time for a comprehensive volume on transatlantic relations, and finally I have found it! This volume offers a lucid account of the EU and the US in the international system which is comprehensive in its coverage of different policy domains and historical eras and will help students unpack the complex relational dynamics of the 'Euro-Atlantic' system. Essential reading for students of European foreign policy.
Benjamin Martill, Senior Lecturer, The University of Edinburgh, UK

This is a must-have book on EU-US relations written by the recognized market leaders on the subject.
Neil Winn, Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds, UK

With this edition the authors have managed to thoroughly and thoughtfully update the key work to understanding EU-US relations in all their breadth, depth and evolution. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the complexity of the transatlantic relationship.
Daniel Schade, Assistant Professor, Leiden University, Netherlands

About the Author

Michael Smith is Honorary Professor in European Politics at the University of Warwick, UK, and Emeritus Professor of European Politics at Loughborough University, UK.
Jost Morgenstern-Pomorski is DAAD Lecturer in European Politics and Deputy Director of the Institute for German and European Studies at the University of Birmingham, UK.
Terrence Guay is Clinical Professor of International Business and Director of the Center for Global Business Studies in the Smeal College of Business at the Pennsylvannia State University, USA.