TY - BOOK ID - 7540916 TI - Layered global player : legal dynamics of EU external relations PY - 2011 SN - 3642448763 3642206034 9786613477897 3642207510 1283477890 PB - New York : Springer, DB - UniCat KW - Constitutional law -- European Union countries -- Congresses. KW - Europe -- Economic integration -- History. KW - European Union -- History. KW - Law -- European Union countries -- Congresses. KW - Law - Non-U.S. KW - Law, Politics & Government KW - Law - Europe, except U.K. KW - European Union countries KW - Foreign relations KW - Law and legislation. KW - Law. KW - International relations. KW - Public international law. KW - International law. KW - European Law. KW - Public International Law. KW - Sources and Subjects of International Law, International Organizations. KW - International Relations. KW - Law of nations KW - Nations, Law of KW - Public international law KW - Law KW - Coexistence KW - Foreign affairs KW - Foreign policy KW - Global governance KW - Interdependence of nations KW - International affairs KW - Peaceful coexistence KW - World order KW - National security KW - Sovereignty KW - World politics KW - Acts, Legislative KW - Enactments, Legislative KW - Laws (Statutes) KW - Legislative acts KW - Legislative enactments KW - Jurisprudence KW - Legislation KW - Public International Law . KW - Law—Europe. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:7540916 AB - Layered Global Player offers a concise but thorough overview of the principles of EU external relations law. By closely examining the role of the European Union on the global scene, it aims to provide a systematic overview of the relevant rules and competences, reflecting the legal developments in their historical and political context. The book contains up-to-date analyses of topics such as the Common Foreign and Security Policy, the Common Security and Defence Policy and the Common Commercial Policy. Moreover, it devotes specific attention to the EU’s external powers with regard to the environment, fundamental human rights and development cooperation. It also includes a dedicated chapter exploring the relations with neighbouring countries, as well as one that elucidates the complex interplay between rules of domestic, European and international provenance. Overall, this book couples an innovative design with comprehensive coverage and an engaging style of writing. Its compactness and accessibility enable readers to master the main features of this dynamic field of law with ease, making it an indispensable resource for scholars and practitioners alike. ER -