'A stark challenge to sceptics and critics.' - Jacques Delors, Former President of the European Commission 'This book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive look at the EU foreign policy, by presenting its history, development, actors, institutions, infrastructures, policy-making structures, scope of competence, cooperation ranges as well as challenges and limits ... a good starting point for those who seek pro-integration ... Read morearguments' - European Union Foreign Affairs Journal 'McCormick's clear, concrete exposition of the unique importance of the EU to all its member states and citizens will inform and enlighten Euro enthusiasts and sceptics alike - and could not have been more timely for the new debate about Britain's role in a changing Union.' - John Palmer, formerly European editor of the Guardian and founder political director of the European Policy Centre '[A] clear, concise and enlightening account of European integration... [it] may even succeed in encouraging some Eurosceptics to examine Europe from a different perspective.' - Political Studies Review 'A must read for citizens, professionals, students and policy-makers alike by one of the most respected authorities on European Affairs.' - Alexander Stubb, Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade, Finland Show Less