The EU’s Strategic Dilemma in the Ukraine War
Sanctions, Military Aid, and the Struggle for Coherence in Foreign Policy
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Beschreibung
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, this book critically examines the strategies employed by the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) in their support of Ukraine. It examines how sanctions, military aid, and diplomacy have shaped the conflict and considers whether these efforts are falling short. Through political, economic, and strategic analysis, it explores the EU’s internal divisions, the changing role of US leadership under a second Trump administration, and the increasing risk of Ukraine being marginalised in global negotiations. The author questions whether the EU’s reliance on sanctions and fragmented military support has weakened its own position more than that of Russia. Providing a realist perspective on the war’s broader geopolitical consequences and the uncertain future of European security, this book challenges dominant narratives.
Examines the limits of EU sanctions and military aid through a critical, evidence-based analysis Challenges dominant narratives by examining the war from a realist perspective Discusses the EU’s internal divisions and strategic dilemmas in the face of shifting global power
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Viktor Jakupec
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Geopolitics Ukraine war Russia European Union USA Sanctions Military aid Diplomatic strategy Global power shifts European security Ukraine sovereignty EU foreign policy Donald Trump Strategic fragmentation Transatlantic relations
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“The book, a timely addition to the SpringerBriefs series, situates the EU’s actions within a classical realist framework, highlighting its struggle for strategic coherence in foreign policy and security. ... The EU’s Strategic Dilemma in the Ukraine War is a thought-provoking addition to the literature on European security. It offers a valuable counterbalance to more optimistic assessments, providing a solid understanding of the current geopolitical realities.” (Greg Shaw, European Political Science, March 30, 2026)
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“An expert accounting of the self-inflicted dilemmas, contradictions and confusions of European Union policy on the war in Ukraine – a detailed reckoning with the EU’s strategic incompetence and rhetorical hubris in its willful confrontation with Russia.” (Wolfgang Streeck, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies, Cologne, Germany)
“Does the European Union remain a weak and fragmented marginal actor in European and global politics, or has the Russo-Ukrainian war galvanised it to become a coherent geopolitical actor? These are the questions explored in this informative and perceptive book. ... The conclusion is that fragmentation remains, rendering the EU less effective as an actor in international affairs. Essential reading to understand the effect of the war on the EU and its responses.” (Richard Sakwa, University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom)
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