International Relations and the European Union] takes a unique approach by incorporating the study of the EUs world role into the wider field of international relations. As the most comprehensive introduction to the EUs international relations written by leading experts in the field, it is the key text for anyone wishing to understand the EUs role in the contemporary world. Beginning with an examination of theoretical frameworks and approaches, the book goes on to address the institutions and processes that surround the EUs international relations. Key policy areas, such as security and trade, are outlined in detail, alongside the EUs relations with specific countries, including the United States, China, India, and Russia. Updates for the third edition include expanded discussions of three key perspectives to provide a rounded picture of the EUs place in the international system: as a sub-system of international relations, as part of the process of international relations, and as a power in its own right