United States and the European Union

First Published in 2001. This book provides a concise yet thorough overview of the interactions between the world's dominant country and the world's most developed institution. The book examines the major events in the history of US-EU relations and suggests that changes in the international political economy play a key role in shaping this relationship: the US and the EU are in a constant state of competition and cooperation that varies by issue and policy area. <p/><em>The United States and the European Union</em> is well-suited for researchers interested in Europe's external relations US foreign policy political economy and contemporary global issues.