Cadrul şi mecanismele de implicare a ţărilor terţe în politica de securitate şi apărare UE [Articol]

Abstract

The origins of the European Union’s security and defense framework trace back to the late 1940s and early 1950s with the initiation of various European cooperation projects. Over the decades, this framework evolved, incorporating the European Political Cooperation and culminating in the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) established by the Maastricht Treaty in 1992. The operationalization of the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP) in the late 1990s marked a significant development, further solidified by the Lisbon Treaty in 2009, which rebranded ESDP as the Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP). Third-country involvement in EU security and defense has become crucial, providing diverse capabilities and political support. This article examines the mechanisms and frameworks that facilitate third-country participation in EU missions, highlighting the mutual benefits and strategic importance of these partnerships in enhancing both EU and global security.