03588nam a22005895i 4500 978-3-031-56384-3 DE-He213 20251030112337.0 cr nn 008mamaa 240628s2024 sz | s |||| 0|eng d 9783031563843 978-3-031-56384-3 10.1007/978-3-031-56384-3 doi JZ2-6530 JPS bicssc POL028000 bisacsh JPS thema Juška, Žygimantas. author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut 79489 Soft Power of the European Union [electronic resource] : Mastering the Language of Power Politics / by Žygimantas Juška. 1st ed. 2024. Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2024. XXII, 202 p. 22 illus., 21 illus. in color. online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda Contributions to International Relations, 2731-507X Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Soft Power Pillars of the European Union: An Overview -- Chapter 3. Effectiveness of Soft Power Pillars -- Chapter 4. The Soft Power of the European Union in Four Regions -- Chapter 5. The EU’s Hard Power Game with Russia: The Case Study of Ukraine -- Chapter 6. Power Politics the European Way -- Chapter 7. Conclusion. This book sheds light on the complexities of the European Union's (EU) influence in a world dominated by global power politics. Written by an EU diplomat, it explores the dynamic landscape of soft power, with a focus on key regions such as the Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership, Southern Neighborhood, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Presenting the economic, diplomatic, and cultural dimensions, the book critically evaluates the EU's effectiveness in shaping behavior amid intensifying global power competition. With a unique perspective gained from on-the-ground experience in Kosovo, Ukraine, and Rwanda, the author navigates the EU's responses to challenges, including Russia's hard power approach. A must-read for policymakers and diplomats, this book blends academic analysis with practical insights, offering valuable lessons and recommendations for mastering the language of power in today's global politics. Ideal for students and professionals, it provides a comprehensive exploration of EU foreign policy dynamics. International relations. 58103 Europe Politics and government. 69875 Diplomacy. 69474 Peace. 60021 Economic development. 58075 Foreign Policy. 69476 European Politics. 69876 Diplomacy. 69474 Peace and Conflict Studies. 68596 Development Studies. 67851 SpringerLink (Online service) Springer Nature eBook Printed edition: 9783031563836 Printed edition: 9783031563850 Printed edition: 9783031563867 Contributions to International Relations, 2731-507X 71969 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-56384-3 ZDB-2-POS ZDB-2-SXPI 61092 61092