The New World Architecture

This book examines the European Union's evolving role in global governance following the end of the Cold War, highlighting its impact on international relations and cooperation in regions like the Mediterranean and Latin America.

The New World Architecture examines the shift in global power dynamics following the collapse of the bipolar world dominated by the United States and the former Soviet Union. This transition in the 1990s created a power vacuum that the European Union has gradually begun to address, albeit with some reluctance. The book highlights the pressures on the EU to assume significant international responsibilities to foster a new balance in global relations. In response to these challenges, the EU initiated reforms after 2000 to enhance its effectiveness in managing the evolving political landscape.

The author delves into the reorganization of the EU's external relations department, which is crucial for fulfilling its international role. The narrative explores the theoretical and historical contexts of European integration, particularly in relation to the emerging regional and global governance frameworks. The book identifies three key governance regimes that are essential for maintaining the EU's multilevel governance system: the political regime, the socioeconomic regime, and the territorial regime. Each of these regimes is presented as incomplete, reflecting the ongoing development of the EU's role on the world stage.

Furthermore, the author assesses the EU's influence on global politics, particularly in regions such as the Mediterranean and Latin America, where it is actively working to establish new cooperative frameworks. Magone posits that within the next twenty-five years, global governance could evolve into a reconfigured and stable system of international relations, with the European Union positioned as the most advanced regional entity. This volume is intended for scholars, specialists, and students interested in European politics and the EU's impact on global governance.