The Foreign Policy and Security Policy of the European Union aims at the substantial prevention and management of crises and at building and restoring peace, democracy, and political-social stability in all "hot spots" that fall under its jurisdiction.

Additionally, a key concern is the establishment of effective economic and trade relations with partners around the globe. This book critically examines the functioning of the Foreign Policy and Security Policy of the European Union, analyzing the Union's relations with the USA and Russia, and highlighting the most important economic and trade partners.

At the same time, it also provides a retrospective look at the significant events that led to destabilizations from the end of World War II to the recent crises in Ukraine, Crimea, the Middle East, and North Africa.