This article reviews the by now extensive literature on the Europeanisation of the political
systems of the EU-15, with an emphasis on parliaments and executives (ie, governments …

This widely used textbook continues to provide students with an introduction to International
Organisations, exploring their rise, their development in the 20th century and accounting for …

This book provides a clear, concise and readable introduction to complexity thinking, its
application to the social sciences and public policy, and the relevance of some of its various …

The political structures of the Scandinavian nations have long stood as models for
government and public policy. This comprehensive study examines how that “Nordic model” …

The Euro Area, the Schengen Area, and Airbus-the'Anglosphere', the Franco-
German'motor'and Nordic cooperation–each illustrates how differentiation has become a …

The foundation of the European Union was one of the most important historical events in the
second half of the 20th century. In order to fully appreciate the modern state of the EU, it is …

The article sets out to further an understanding of how domestic politics can impact on
foreign policy change in small states. The case of interest is the change that occurred in the …

This article approaches 'neutrality'as an essentially contested concept and traces its
meaning and purpose over centuries-long historical timelines and situated political, societal …

One of the most prominent trends in the organisation of European parliamentary
democracies is the empowerment of chief executives. This article submits that an important …

EU membership provides member states with a new perception of their place in the world;
their foreign policies very much influenced by their involvement in the politics of Brussels …