Title
THE EU STRATEGIC COMPASS : CHARTING THE COURSE FOR EUROPEAN SECURITY AND DEFENSE AUTONOMY
Authors
[ 1 ] Wydział Wojskowy, Akademia Sztuki Wojennej | [ P ] employee
Scientific discipline (Law 2.0)
Year of publication
2025
Published in
Article type
scientific article
Publication language
english
Keywords
PL
Abstract
EN The article focuses on the development and implications of the European Union’s Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP), with a specific emphasis on the EU Strategic Compass adopted in 2022. The Lisbon Treaty in 2009 initiated the formal framework for the CSDP, which was further advanced by the EU Global Strategy in 2016. This strategy emerged in response to various geopolitical challenges, including the Russo-Georgian war, the economic crisis of 2007-2009, the Arab Spring, and Russia’s annexation of Crimea. The Strategic Compass aims to address these threats through a structured plan centered around four pillars: Act, Secure, Invest, and Partner.The article employs a comprehensive review methodology, examining formaldocuments, strategic frameworks, and scholarly analyses. The primary focus is on understanding the goals, proposed actions, and potential impacts of the Strategic Compass on EU security and defense policy. The results indicate that the Strategic Compass is a significant step towards achieving EU strategic autonomy in defense, though its success hinges on effective implementation and the political will of member states. The document provides a detailed actionplan but reveals gaps in addressing economic conditions, geographical focuses, and the synchronization of initiatives. The Ukrainian-Russian war has validated many initiatives of the Strategic Compass, highlighting the importance of swift troop deployment, effective cyber defense, and comprehensive intelligence. The conflict also revealed areas needing improvement, such as better coordination and financial mechanisms. The analysis also underscores the necessity for continuous adaptation Although the Strategic Compass is a significant step towards the EU's strategic autonomy in defense, its success depends on the commitment of individual member states to actions supporting the EU's security and defense autonomy.
Date of online publication
31.12.2025
Pages (from - to)
44 - 59
Comments
Bibliografia, netografia na stronach 56-59.
License type
CC BY-ND (attribution - no derivatives)
Open Access Mode
open journal
Open Access Text Version
final published version
Release date
31.12.2025
Date of Open Access to the publication
at the time of publication
Full text of article
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Ministry points / journal
100
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