CSDP-NATO: Shaping the power relation between states

Alexandre Rodríguez Barriocanal

doi:10.22151/politikon.26.11

Authors

Alexandre Rodríguez Barriocanal University of Santiago de Compostela

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22151/politikon.26.11

Keywords:

CSDP, defence policy, European Union, NATO, security dilemma

Abstract

In the 21st century, we are living a new age of international community where different allies are playing a fundamental role in the international equilibrium. The young CSDP in Europe has to mediate and rise in this new scenario where NATO has traditionally been the big defence leader in the European community. In fact CSDP has found different issues over which to provide security to Europe.

Author Biography

Alexandre Rodríguez Barriocanal, University of Santiago de Compostela

Alexandre, 21 from Ourense (Spain), is an undergraduate student who is going to receive his Bachelor´s degree in “Political Sciences and Public Affairs” at the University of Santiago de Compostela in 2015. During his studies he took part in an international exchange in The Hague, where he has been in contact with ICC workers and got thoroughly familiar with his policy. Additionally, he engaged in an internship in Utrecht at a Foreign Affairs minister institution. During his time there, he got in touch with the Centre for Conflict Studies at Utrecht University increasing his knowledge about international conflict management.