Olivier Lewis has a PhD in International Relations from the University of St Andrews, Scotland. He is a Lecturer in Defence Studies Education in the Defence Studies Department at King's College London.

‘Lewis’ is an original book that pushes theoretical boundaries and investigates why states cooperate. It comes up with a, perhaps, counterintuitive answer: because state actors do not want to integrate. Cooperation is, hence, their (next best) alternative. Looking at Luxemburg, France and the US – and a multitude of actors within these states – Lewis draws on a wealth of information, and provides a thought-provoking argument; as well as an interesting read.’-Bernhard Blumenau, The University of St Andrews, UK

• 1. Introduction, 2. What Makes Security Cooperation Possible, 3. Military Cooperation and the Search for Flexible Security, 4. Law Enforcement Cooperation and the Forces of Social Order, 5. Intelligence Cooperation and the Benefits of Differentiation, 6. Conclusions: Change within Limits

Olivier Lewis has a PhD in International Relations from the University of St Andrews, Scotland. He is a Lecturer in Defence Studies Education in the Defence Studies Department at King's College London.

‘Lewis’ is an original book that pushes theoretical boundaries and investigates why states cooperate. It comes up with a, perhaps, counterintuitive answer: because state actors do not want to integrate. Cooperation is, hence, their (next best) alternative. Looking at Luxemburg, France and the US – and a multitude of actors within these states – Lewis draws on a wealth of information, and provides a thought-provoking argument; as well as an interesting read.’-Bernhard Blumenau, The University of St Andrews, UK

• 1. Introduction, 2. What Makes Security Cooperation Possible, 3. Military Cooperation and the Search for Flexible Security, 4. Law Enforcement Cooperation and the Forces of Social Order, 5. Intelligence Cooperation and the Benefits of Differentiation, 6. Conclusions: Change within Limits