The United States and the European Union provides a concise yet thorough overview of the interactions between the world's dominant country and the world's most developed institution. The book examines the major events in the history of US-EU relations, and suggests that changes in the international political economy play a key role in shaping this relationship. Consequently, the US and EU are in a constant state of competition and cooperation that varies by issue and policy area. The United States and the European Union is well-suited for courses on Europe's external relations, US foreign policy, political economy, and contemporary global issues. This title is published in conjunction with UACES, the University Association for Contemporary European Studies. UACES web site can be found at www.uaces.org