The European Union is today a global factor with a global agenda. It is facing great expectations but also great challenges in a new political and economic environment. How do these new trends affect the EU's security policy and its transatlantic dimension? What are the implications for Sweden?

The relationship between Europe and the US is strong. Budget preassures on both ends, however, highlight the need for a common understanding and will to secure a good and fruitful partnership. How will defence cuts affect European security and US security relations with Europe?