The Foreign Policy of the European Union: Assessing Europe's Role in the WorldIn a relatively short time, the EU has become one of the most important actors on the world stage. This updated second edition of The Foreign Policy of the European Union explores the goals and effectiveness of the EU's external actions after adoption of the Lisbon Treaty. The book brings together prominent scholars and policymakers who provide an up to date view of the EU's foreign policy merits and challenges. The role and place of the European