Center for Security Studies

No. 87: EU Civilian Crisis Management

No. 87: EU Civilian Crisis Management

A Crisis in the Making?

Author(s): An Jacobs
Editor(s): Daniel Möckli
Series: CSS Analyses in Security Policy
Issue: 87
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2011

Civilian crisis management has become a central part of the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). The EU's ambitions in this field are reaching new heights, as is shown by the expanding geographical reach, the number of personnel deployed, and the operational complexity. But despite positive developments, challenges remain. In its current form, the EU runs the risk of jeopardising its own credibility as a civilian crisis manager. Capabilities, operational effectiveness, and strategic vision are all lagging behind.

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