Hard Power, Soft Power and the Future of Transatlantic Relations

Transatlantic relations in the twenty-first century have thus far been shaped by an American preference for 'hard power' capabilities versus the European penchant for 'soft power' resources. This volume debates the issues arising from these different approaches and their impact on European and American relations.

About the Author

Thomas L. Ilgen is Jones Foundation Professor of Political Studies at Pitzer College, USA, a member of the Claremont Colleges. He is also serving as the Associate Director of the European Union Center of California in Claremont, California, USA, and Faculty Associate in the School of Politics and Economics at Claremont Graduate University, USA. Thomas has edited four other books, most recently editing Reconfigured Sovereignty: Multilayered Governance in the Global Age (Ashgate, 2003). His research and teaching focuses on International Political Economy, and Science and Technology Policy.