Ronald Tiersky is Joseph B. Eastman '04 Professor of Political Science, Amherst College. John Van Oudenaren is chief of the European Division, Library of Congress, and adjunct professor, BMW Center for German and European Studies, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University.

Chapter 1: Introduction: Europe and the Geopolitical Order
Chapter 2: The European Union as a Foreign Policy Actor: Toward a New Realism
Chapter 3: Europe and the United States: The Obama Era and the Weight of History
Chapter 4: Europe and Russia: Strategic Partnership and Strategic Mistrust
Chapter 5: Europe-China Relations: A Delicate Dance
Chapter 6: Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East: A Story of Concentric Circles
Chapter 7: Europe and Globalization: Internal and External Policy Responses
Chapter 8: France: Nostalgia, Narcissism, and Realism
Chapter 9: The United Kingdom: Old Dilemmas and New Realities
Chapter 10: Germany: Ascent to Middle Power
Chapter 11: Italy: The Astuteness and Anxieties of a Second-Rank Power
Chapter 12: Poland and Eastern Europe: Historical Narrative and the Return to Europe

The extent of Europe's influence in the twenty-first century is one of the fundamental questions in a rapidly changing world order. How much does Europe still matter in geostrategic affairs? Will the Europeans seek more international clout and be willing to pay the price for it? Above all, will the European-American partnership prosper or weaken? In the only comprehensive study available on the subject, leading international experts explore these vital questions for global peace and security. The book includes authoritative chapters on the foreign policies of the major European countries, of the European Union, and of Europe toward key regions and countries-especially the United States, Russia, China, and the Middle East.