The European Union as a key player in efficient solving of common security problems: issues and perspectives
Uniunea Europeană ca element-cheie în rezolvarea eficientă a problemelor de securitate comună: Probleme și Perspective

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this article is to clarify the essence of the Common Foreign and Security Policy and its role in the strengthening of EU`s global role. The methodological basis of the study was a systematic approach, the essence of which is to solve exploratory tasks according to the purpose of work. The historical method was used during the analysis of the EU policy evolution in the field of security and defense. Comparative analysis was used to compare the content and direction of the CSDP at different periods of time, as well as military and civilian EU operations conducted in different countries. Among the results of the study we can mention that the role of CSDP was defined as a tool for strengthening the global role of the EU. According to regional and functional criteria, optimal for the EU in a medium-run - in light of its strategic objectives and available instruments - is to consolidate the implementation of niche operations with civilian and military (low intensity) crisis management in Europe and the operations of civilian crisis management worldwide.

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