The book addresses the European Neighbourhood Policy towards the Southern Mediterranean. It examines the involvement of EU institutions in member states approach to relevant policy issues within the European Neighbourhood Policy and how such involvement affects the EU overall cooperation with countries in the Southern Mediterranean region. In particular, the book offers an assessment of the nature and development of integration EU approach to trade and economic development, energy security, counter-terrorism, irregular migration and asylum, and maritime security. While doing so, the book not only provides a precise and thorough overview of the institutional practices underpinning the EU engagement with Southern Mediterranean, but also sheds light on the EU evolution beyond the regulatory polity model. The book will be of interest to scholars and students of European neighbourhood policy; EU foreign policy, and international affairs. weiterlesen