Panos Koutrakos is a Professor of European Union Law at City Law School. A joint editor of the European Law Review, he is the author or editor of several books including EU International Relations Law and European Foreign Policy: Legal and Political Perspectives.

• Introduction ; 1. The Origins and Evolution of CSDP ; 2. The Common Security and Defence Policy within the Framework of Common Foreign and Security Policy ; 3. The Substantive and Institutional Framework of Common Security and Defence Policy ; 4. The Policy Context of CSDP ; 5. CSDP Military Missions ; 6. CSDP Civilian Missions ; 7. International Agreements ; 8. Interactions Between CSDP and Other Strands of External Action ; 9. Practical and Economic Underpinnings of CSDP ; 10. Conclusions

This comprehensive and concise study is an impressive achievement... Overall, the thoughtful analysis of the legal framework of the CSDP is sharp and well documented. Moreover, the study assesses the relevant legal rules and procedures in the light of their wider policy context within and outside the Union. The result of his approach is a highly informative and enjoyable read for both legal and non-legal audiences.

Panos Koutrakos is a Professor of European Union Law at City Law School. A joint editor of the European Law Review, he is the author or editor of several books including EU International Relations Law and European Foreign Policy: Legal and Political Perspectives.

• Introduction ; 1. The Origins and Evolution of CSDP ; 2. The Common Security and Defence Policy within the Framework of Common Foreign and Security Policy ; 3. The Substantive and Institutional Framework of Common Security and Defence Policy ; 4. The Policy Context of CSDP ; 5. CSDP Military Missions ; 6. CSDP Civilian Missions ; 7. International Agreements ; 8. Interactions Between CSDP and Other Strands of External Action ; 9. Practical and Economic Underpinnings of CSDP ; 10. Conclusions

This comprehensive and concise study is an impressive achievement... Overall, the thoughtful analysis of the legal framework of the CSDP is sharp and well documented. Moreover, the study assesses the relevant legal rules and procedures in the light of their wider policy context within and outside the Union. The result of his approach is a highly informative and enjoyable read for both legal and non-legal audiences.

Panos Koutrakos is a Professor of European Union Law at City Law School. A joint editor of the European Law Review, he is the author or editor of several books including EU International Relations Law and European Foreign Policy: Legal and Political Perspectives.

• Introduction ; 1. The Origins and Evolution of CSDP ; 2. The Common Security and Defence Policy within the Framework of Common Foreign and Security Policy ; 3. The Substantive and Institutional Framework of Common Security and Defence Policy ; 4. The Policy Context of CSDP ; 5. CSDP Military Missions ; 6. CSDP Civilian Missions ; 7. International Agreements ; 8. Interactions Between CSDP and Other Strands of External Action ; 9. Practical and Economic Underpinnings of CSDP ; 10. Conclusions

This comprehensive and concise study is an impressive achievement... Overall, the thoughtful analysis of the legal framework of the CSDP is sharp and well documented. Moreover, the study assesses the relevant legal rules and procedures in the light of their wider policy context within and outside the Union. The result of his approach is a highly informative and enjoyable read for both legal and non-legal audiences.