The book at hand attempts to interpret the historical and political components of the Euro-Atlantic space. After World War II, Euro-Atlantic relations have the Atlantic Alliance as a central pillar and serve as the axis of the post-war international system.

The relationships between America and Europe are examined in relation to the geopolitical and geostrategic factors that shaped the institutional, political, and strategic framework of the Euro-Atlantic area. Special emphasis is placed on the role of American and British strategy in building Atlantic institutions after World War II.

The analysis explores the key milestones that have marked the evolution of Euro-Atlantic relations up to the threshold of the 21st century. A significant part of the analysis traces the reform of the system during the post-Cold War era. It also analyzes how the transformation of the system affected the European Defense identity and the institutional-political transformation of the Atlantic Alliance.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]