European defence challenges

This study examines three aspects of current challenges of the European defence. Firstly, Joanna Kidd argues that the end of the Cold War has placed new demands on the navies. She points out the European navies' strengths and weaknesses, and question whether matters in EU navies will improve. In the second article Phillip Mitchell asks if it is necessary, or even possible, to have a genuine and independent European defence and security capability, and discusses the capability gap between Europe and the United states. Lastly, Kidd examines the current trends of decline in the Russian navies. She asks if this decline has reached a plateau with Vladimir Putin, and examines the new strategic naval doctrine under his presidency.--