The European Union and the United States: Competition, Convergence and Crisis in the Global Arena - Hardcover

by Jost Morgenstern-Pomorski (Author), Terrence Guay (Author), Michael Smith (Author)

In this thoroughly revised edition of The European Union and the United States, authors Smith, Guay, and Morgenstern-Pomorski delve deep into the complexities of the EU-US relationship amidst pivotal shifts on the global stage.

By examining the relationship through the lens of competition, convergence, and crises, this textbook goes beyond narrow focuses on the EU-US relationship, offering a nuanced analysis of changing dynamics. It stands as the definitive and all-encompassing guide to transatlantic relations, considering recent developments in business, trade, political economy, and foreign policy, while carefully navigating the commonalities and differences that exist between the EU and the US.

This updated edition also reflects on contemporary changes such as cyber security, climate change, the rise of populism, and the emergence of global powerhouses like China, India, and Brazil, successfully situating the EU-US relationship within a broader international context. Throughout, the authors' diverse academic backgrounds enable an interdisciplinary approach to the material, rebalancing content to include international relations, comparative politics, and management. In doing so, this textbook provides a holistic view of transatlantic affairs.

With additional features including focused case studies, summary tables, and speech extracts, this text serves as the ideal companion for higher-level undergraduate students and postgraduate students studying EU politics, or anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of the broader subject area.

Author Biography

Michael Smith is Honorary Professor in European Politics at the University of Warwick, UK, and Emeritus Professor of European Politics at Loughborough University, UK.
Jost Morgenstern-Pomorski is DAAD Lecturer in European Politics and Deputy Director of the Institute for German and European Studies at the University of Birmingham, UK.
Terrence Guay is Clinical Professor of International Business and Director of the Center for Global Business Studies in the Smeal College of Business at the Pennsylvannia State University, USA.