'In his book, Sven Biscop convincingly explains the historic dimension of recent political developments in the European integration process. He uses an ambitious yet detailed approach, which is much needed to understand the new global role of the European Union...Biscop supports the development of a fresh "strategic culture" in Europe...In doing so, Biscop proposes a European way of dealing with international affairs, which is much needed to tackle the world's threats and challenges.' Martin Ortega, EU Institute for Security Studies, France '...the added value of this book is the author's examination of the challenges the Union faces to implement the strategy...the author argues cogently for a greater EU effort to ensure that "effective multilateralism" do not remain empty words.' Conflict Prevention Partnership '...the text is well structured, written and researched. The European Security Strategy is an important book in developing our understanding of the EU as an international actor.' Political Studies Review