THE ECONOMIC AND MILITARY FACES OF EU INTERVENTIONISM: BALANCING HUMANITARIAN GOALS AND SOVEREIGN INTERESTS
THE ECONOMIC AND MILITARY FACES OF EU INTERVENTIONISM: BALANCING HUMANITARIAN GOALS AND SOVEREIGN INTERESTS

Summary/Abstract: The study discusses the EU's role as an international actor and its increasing focus on security and defense, acknowledging the Union's origins in economic agreements while underscoring the growing importance of ensuring citizen security. Through the lens of recent EU missions and operations, the research illustrates how European interventionism is manifesting within a tightly regulated yet potentially restrictive framework. Notably, the EU's trajectory of interventionism appears to be the inverse of traditional models, gradually transitioning from 'soft' diplomatic and economic measures to embracing the 'hard' aspects of military engagement.The article concludes that the EU's interventionism, while still adhering to value-based principles, is increasingly influenced by pragmatic considerations, including commercial interests, counter-terrorism, and border security. This shift represents a significant evolution in the EU's approach, reflecting a complex blend of humanitarian concerns and strategic interests that define its role on the global stage.

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