Synopsis Containing sixteen essays by Indian and European security experts, policy analysts and academics, this book assesses the impact of the changing dimensions of security since the end of the Cold War on defence and security policies of India and Europe and the political-military ramifications of the events of 11 September 2001. The Volume covers a broad range of contemporary security issues including European Security and Defence Policy, non-proliferation, humanitarian intervention, conflict resolution, reform of the United nations, and the causes and consequences of terrorism. The Study critically evaluates the recent trends in the policy of the European Union towards South Asia and Afghanistan. The Book will be of great interest to students and scholars of political science, international relations, defence and security studies.