Full Description
This book provides an in-depth analysis of the Russia-Ukraine war and its profound implications for European defence, examining the challenges faced by NATO and the EU. It delves into the historical origins, geopolitical context, and shifting dynamics of the conflict, tracing developments from the end of the Cold War to the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the full-scale invasion in 2022 - shedding light on the complexities of the war and its wide-ranging impact on European security.
With expert contributors offering an Italian perspective, the book explores NATO's evolving strategies and policies in response to the crisis, including military, diplomatic, and informational dimensions, as well as its broader deterrence and defence posture. It also examines defence cooperation in Europe, particularly through European Union initiatives, and the multifaceted relationship between the war in Ukraine, the Atlantic Alliance, and the EU.
The book assesses NATO's adaptation to the new security landscape, from military deployments in Eastern Europe to its deepening collaboration with the European Union, while addressing the alliance's role in countering emerging threats in domains such as space. Through a multidisciplinary lens, combining international relations history and political science, this study offers a distinctive and comprehensive exploration of international relations, security, and defence.
Contents
Introduction: Between Defence and Disruption: Is the Rule-Based Order under Siege after the War in Ukraine? by Alessia Chiriatti and Alessandro Marrone PART ONE: 1: The EU and the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict: Not Yet a Crisis to Make Europe by Elena Calandri 2: NATO and the War in Ukraine by Andrea Gilli 3: Transatlantic Relations in the Era of Great Power Competition by Gianluca Pastori 4: The NATO-EU Partnership Between Inertia and Disruption by Nicolò Fasola and Sonia Lucarelli 5: The Italian Defence Policy in Light of the Russia-Ukraine War by Fabrizio Coticchia PART TWO: 6: The Russia-Ukraine Conflict's Implications for Space and NATO's Space Policy by Maria Vittoria Massarin 7: The Multiple Dimensions of CBRN Threats in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Regimes and Critical Infrastructures Security by Paola Tessari 8: Industrial cooperation in Europe: Not a War Economy by Elio Calcagno 9: Ukraine: The Intersection of Conventional Warfare and the Digital Age by Andrea Locatelli and Alessandra Russo 10: EU Strategic Autonomy and Defence Industry in Light of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine by Karolina Muti 11: The Military-Technological Competition between NATO and Russia from 2001 to 2024: A Net Assessment by Niccolò Petrelli Conclusion by Alessia Chiriatti and Alessandro Marrone
