Challenges in Europe

The book analyzes some of the key issues confronted by European policy makers. These issues include effective multilateralism; common foreign and security policy; multiculturalism; climate change; security challenges; rise of populism; Brexit; the Ukrainian crisis; relations with Russia; standoff in Catalonia; as well as migration and the refugee crisis.

The book is a unique attempt to understand these issues from an outside perspective by established scholars of European Studies in India.

“Precisely for this critical attitude, bird’s eye perspective on Europe, and external view, I would genuinely recommend this book, not only to academics, but, more importantly, also to European politicians and opinion-makers. It could be an eye-opener to many Europeans, who still look at their continent from an inward angle and reflect far too little on how Europe is being perceived in India and other parts of the world.” (Idesbald Goddeeris, International Studies, Vol. 56 (2-3), 2019)

“The conceptual focus on evolution and working of the EU is particularly useful. The healthy blend of Indian scholars from different generations has led to a body of knowledge that synergises the much needed new and path-breaking ideas with wisdom and experience. It is a timely and thought-provoking work and should inspire further research and discourse on the subject.” (Shreya Pandey, Strategic Analysis, Vol. 43 (2), 2019)

“A remarkable collection of articles surveying the opportunities, uncertainties and challenges facing nations of the European Union, seen from the vantage point of India’s strategic and commercial priorities. Thorough and persuasive, it will be useful to students and policy-makers alike.” (Balveer Arora, Professor Emeritus and Chairman, Centre for Multilevel Federalism. Former Rector, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi)

 

“The book fills a long-standing gap in India’s relations with Europe. The contributions of the volume analyze recent domestic, regional and international challenges that Europe is facing both on the level of the European Union (EU) and its member states. The book will broaden and improve the understanding of Europe’s complexity and will be an important guide for policy makers, academics, and students of Europe in India.” (Dr. habil. Christian Wagner, Senior Fellow, German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) Berlin)

Professor Gulshan Sachdeva is Jean Monnet Chair & Director of the Europe Area Studies Programme at the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, India. He is also Editor-in-Chief of International Studies. He headed the ADB and Asia Foundation projects at the Afghanistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul (2006-2010). Prior to that he was Chair of the Centre for European Studies and Director of the Energy Studies Programme at JNU. His research interests include the European Union, Eurasian integration, Afghanistan, development cooperation and energy security. He was the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Chair on Contemporary India at the University of Leuven, Belgium, and Visiting Professor at the University of Warsaw, Poland, University of Trento, Italy, University of Antwerp, Belgium, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary and Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania. He has written numerous project reports for industry and government ministries and published more than 100 research papers in academic journals and edited books. He is a regular contributor to print and broadcast media on both economic and security issues. He holds a PhD in Economics from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest.