Chapter 1 Introduction: The Role of the EU in International Peace and Security

Chapter 2 Peacekeeping between Politics and Society

Chapter 3 CSDP and Democratic Legitimacy: Public Opinion’s Support in Times of Crisis

Chapter 4 Women and Peace Operations

Chapter 6 A Functional Approach to the Construction of Peace: Including Natural Resources Management in (the Design of) EU Peace Operations

Chapter 7 Analysis of Stakeholders and Groups of Interests in Conducting European Union Peace Operations

Chapter 8 EULEX Kosovo: A Test of the EU’s Civilian Crisis Management

Chapter 9 The EU’s Role in Crisis Management: The Case of the EUMM

Chapter 10 Civilian Entities in EU Missions: A Comparison of the Slovenian, Italian, Belgian and Danish Approaches

Chapter 11 EUFOR Chad/CAR Mission on the Protection of Civilians: A Distinctive EU Way to Peace Operations

Chapter 12 EUTM Mali: A Rapid Response Operation Launched in an Open Conflict

Chapter 13 The EU and Multilateral Peace Operations: After Afghanistan

Chapter 14 Conclusion: Towards a Strategic EU Vision for Security and Defence