The Iraq War

Abstract

With all the tragedy the events of September 11, 2001 brought, they appeared to confirm the viability of Europe’s common foreign and security policy ambitions. Europe’s big three displayed similar strategic orientations toward the Taliban and the Al Qaeda terrorists it had harbored. However, given the nature and magnitude of the terrorist attacks, the converging strategies on the European continent might have come as no surprise. The next challenge came soon as it became apparent that the defeat of the Taliban was only the first phase in the U.S.-declared war on terrorism.