At a time when the European Union’s neighbourhood is widely considered to be a ‘ring of fire’, Steven Blockmans offers a refreshingly accessible and provocative account of the EU’s foreign policy towards its ‘near abroad’. Whether or not one agrees with the book's conclusion that the ENP is in ‘suspended animation’, this is a highly thought-provoking, detailed and illuminating analysis.
- Tobias Schumacher, European Neighbourhood Policy Chairholder, College of Europe, Natolin,
This book’s critical reflections and deep and comprehensive analysis make it a must-read for all those concerned with one of the most important issues facing European policymakers today: the EU's relations with its neighbours.
- Javier Solana, Former EU High Representative for CFSP and Secretary General of NATO,
With its in-depth analysis of the challenges facing the EU as it rethinks the policy approach towards its neighbours, this book comes out at a critical time. It is required reading for all those concerned with the future of a liberal world order.
- Eka Tkeshelashvili, President of the Georgian Institute for Strategic Studies, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia,