This book examines the role of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus as aspiring fully-fledged actors in security decision-making in a wider Europe extending beyond existing and prospective EU and NATO members.







The European Security and Defence Policy is emerging as a new player in the European security landscape

Examines the role of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus as aspiring fully-fledged actors in security decision-making in a wider Europe

Investigates how the Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian foreign policy communities assess their countries' interaction and dialogue with NATO and the EU on security-related issues

Considers how they propose that relations in this field develop - especially following the establishment of the ESDP