摘要: The European Union (EU) has committed itself to creating a common foreign and security policy for Europe. Formally established in 1999, this strategic program is designated the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP). Since it... 展开 The European Union (EU) has committed itself to creating a common foreign and security policy for Europe. Formally established in 1999, this strategic program is designated the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP). Since its inception, ESDP has been heralded as a practical institution dedicated to promoting and managing the EU's global and regional security programs. As the ESDP initiative progresses toward its final goal of a European armed force, a close examination of its strategic impacts on Europe and the transatlantic community is necessary. Will the completion of ESDP enhance global and regional European security as planned, or will it create unintended consequences, weakening the security of Europe and altering its transatlantic relationships. This paper examines the security fallout of ESDP and its effect on the major strategic actors on the European continent: the EU, the United States, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The paper also explores ESDP's decision making process and its search for global credibility. Finally, it reflects on the future of ESDP and its mission of providing a common foreign and security policy for Europe. 收起