National Identities and Foreign Policy in the European Union

Focusing on the interplay between national identity and foreign policy, this book analyzes how Germany, Poland, and Finland viewed Russia from 2005 to 2015. It delves into key events such as the Nord Stream pipeline debate, the 2008 Russian-Georgian war, and the Ukraine crisis, highlighting how these incidents reveal differing national narratives. The author argues that these contrasting perceptions of Russia, particularly during the Ukraine crisis, significantly shape each country's foreign policy agenda, reflecting deep-rooted identities within the EU.