This book presents and discusses the financial crisis in Europe, as well as the various security issues these nations face because of this global crisis. In addition, the book also publishes chapters in area studies and comparative politics of Europe. Topics discussed herein include the European Union; a European economic recovery plan; the financial crisis; missile defense; The Lisbon Treaty; the U.S.-U.K. relationship from a historical viewpoint; and the role of the international monetary fund.

This book presents and discusses the financial crisis in Europe, as well as the various security issues these nations face because of this global crisis. In addition, the book also publishes chapters in area studies and comparative politics of Europe. Topics discussed herein include the European Union; a European economic recovery plan; the financial crisis; missile defense; The Lisbon Treaty; the U.S.-U.K. relationship from a historical viewpoint; and the role of the international monetary fund.