This course focuses on the contemporary security challenges facing Europe, and on how the European Union (EU) and Europe’s main powers are adapting to such challenges. The course aims to provide an understanding of the EU as an actor in the foreign, security and defence policy fields. The course will examine the institutions of EU foreign and security policy; the future of the transatlantic relationship; regional challenges such as engaging the Middle East and engaging Russia; and tackling new security challenges, including climate change, energy and migration. The aim of the course is to give students a thorough overview of contemporary security issues and the ability of European security actors and institutions to address them.

Searching EU and third party relations, the EU's security policies and role in international era.