EU Global Actorness in a World of Contested Leadership: Policies, Instruments and Perceptions

Acknowledgements
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 EU Global Actorness in a World of Contested Leadership: Policies, Instruments and Perceptions
	Introduction
	References
2 Unpacking the EU’s International Actorness: Debates, Theories and Concepts
	Introduction
	Defining Actorness: Between the Specificities of the EU and the Need for Generalisation
	Anchoring Actorness on Purpose, Legitimacy and Recognition
	Beyond Capabilities, the Challenges of Imagining EU Global Actorness
	Conclusion
	References
Part I Actorness across EU Policy Areas
3 The Added Value of European Diplomacy for EU Regional and International Actorness
	Introduction
	A Conceptual Discussion: How Does Diplomacy Matter for Actorness
	Since 2009: A Structure of EU Diplomatic Representation More Conducive to EU Actorness
	European Diplomacy as a Network of EU and Member States Activities in Third Countries
	Conclusion: How Does European Diplomacy Contribute to EU Regional and International Actorness
	References
4 Global Player Status? EU Actorness and Democracy Promotion
	Introduction
	Operationalizing Actorness in the Context of Democracy Promotion
	Analyzing EU Democracy Promotion in Terms of Internal and External Actorness
	No Lesser Than States: EU Actorness in Comparative Perspective
	Conclusion
	References
5 Securing Peace Through Humanitarian Action: The EU Response to Complex Emergencies
	Introduction
	Humanitarian Action Within the EU: An Overview
	EU Humanitarian Actorness
	Haiti as an Illustration
	Conclusion
	References
6 Taking Its Rightful Place? Legitimising Discourse and EU Actorness in the Nexus of Trade and Regulation
	Introduction
	EU Actorness in Trade and Regulation
	Definition of Purpose in Trade
	Legitimising Discourse on Trade and Regulation
		Impossible to Stand Still
		External Competitiveness Proofing to Act
		Securing Its Place in Global Value Chains
	Conclusion
	References
7 The EU Actorness in the Security Field: The Case of Georgia
	Introduction
	Security Studies Scope
	The EUMM in Georgia: Monitoring IDPs
	IDPs in Georgia
	Old IDPs
	IDP’s Local Integration into Georgian Society
		Zugdidi (Newly Occupied Former Soviet Science Academy): 1
		Tsukadiasi Village Close to the ABLs of Abkhazia and Enguri Dam: 1
		Poti (Newly Built Collective Centre): 8
		Batumi (Newly Built Collective Centre): 9
	Conclusion
	References
Part II EU Regional Actorness
8 The EU in the Wider Caspian: Actorness and Social Limits of Recognition
	Introduction
	The EU’s Activities in the Wider Caspian Region
	EU Actorness in the Caspian: Purposes, Effectiveness and Recognition
	Russia in the Wider Caspian
	Conclusion
	References
9 The EU and North Africa, or the Actorness of the Possible
	Introduction
	Framing the Analysis of Relations Between the European Union and North Africa
	The Evolution of EU-North African Relations
	The Case of Morocco
	Conclusion
	References
10 An Asset or Liability: Turkey’s Potential in Availing EU Global Actorness
	Introduction
	Milestones of Turkey-EU Relations
	Changing Dynamics of International Politics: A Lesser Role for Both Turkey and the EU
	Turkey’s Alignment/non-Alignment with CFSP: Implications for EU Actorness
	Conclusion
	References
11 Global Giant, Regional Dwarf? Perceptions of EU Actorness in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
	Introduction
	The EU as a Global Giant
		Economic Giant
		(Geo)political Intermediate Actor
		Influential Soft Power
	The EU as a Regional Dwarf
	Decaying Europe?
	Conclusion
	References
12 Russia vis-à-vis the European Union: Perceptions and Perspectives for Cooperation
	Introduction
	Sources and Methods
	Russia and the EU in the Post-Cold War World: Giants, Dwarfs or Worms
	Perceptions of the EU in Russia
	Russia’s Assessment of the EU as a Foreign Policy and Global Actor
	EU Neighbourhood Policy and EU as a Normative Power and Democracy Promoter
	Conclusion: Understanding Russia’s Stance on the EU and How It Influences Perspectives for Cooperation
	References
Part III External Views on EU Actorness
13 Brazilian Perspectives on EU Global Actorness in the Case of Digital Technologies Regulation and Internet Governance: An Opportunity to Improve Mutual Relations?
	Introduction
	EU-Brazil: Multilayered and Cyclical Relations
	Brazilian Perceptions of EU Actorness in Digital Technology
	Conclusion
	References
14 The European Union as a Global Actor: An Indian Perspective
	Introduction
	India’s Historical Perception of the European Union
	The EU in the Post-Cold War Period
	India-EU Selective Engagements
	Conclusion
	References
15 China’s Considerations and Perceptions About the EU
	Introduction: An Overview of the Evolution of China-EU Relations
	Motivation: Complementarity and Recognition (2003–2006)
	Obstruction: Misplacement and Conflict (2006–2009)
	A Buffer Zone: Economic Bonds Go First (2009–2011)
	Suspicions and Differences: Different Expectations (2011–2014)
	Change: Re-Recognise and Balance (2014–2016)
	Capability-Expectations Gap
	Expectations: From Exporting Values to Expanding Cooperation
	Capabilities: An Obstacle to Fulfil Expectations
	References
16 “S/he Who Pays the Piper”: Examining the (De)legitimising Influence of European Union’s Financial Support to the African Union
	Introduction
	EU Funding of Continental Integration Process in Africa
		The Idea of EU Actorness
		EU Funding for African Integration Drive
	Assessing the Nexus Between Financial Dependency and AU’s Legitimacy
		The Quest for Alternative Sources of Funding the AU
		The Legitimacy Question
	Conclusion: Is a Post-Donorised AU Possible?
	References
17 The European Union Actorness: A View from Washington D.C.
	Introduction
	Demarcating the Theoretical Terrain: Constructivism and English School
	The EU as a Great Power: The View from Washington D.C.
		George W. Bush Administration: “The US-European Marriage is Going to Be fine…No Possibility of Divorce Between Us”
		Barack Obama’s Administration: “Towards a Transatlantic Renaissance” with “A Global Partner of First Resort”
		Donald Trump’s Administration: A “Foe”, “Competitor” and “Consortium” or “Deep Heritage”?
	Discussion: EU–USA Social System in Context
	Conclusion
	References
18 Conclusion
	References