Will a European Security Council bring strategic relevance? Egmont Security Policy Brief No. 124 March 2020

Coelmont, Joel. (2020) Will a European Security Council bring strategic relevance? Egmont Security Policy Brief No. 124 March 2020. [Policy Paper]

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Abstract

Europe is looking to be a global player rather than just a global playground. To achieve this, it needs a security council. This is essential for gaining strategic relevance. Europe needs to have recourse not only to international fora but also to a series of instruments of hard and soft power. Swift decision making at the appropriate level is of paramount importance. Such a security council should meet a number of requirements: it must be representative, be able to both achieve unity of vision and undertake action smoothly, and keep going until the desired end-state has been achieved. Several proposals have been made as to the composition of such a body. I will look into the four most discussed options. Are we spoilt for choice?

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