Bezpieczeństwo międzynarodowe w stosunkach transatlantyckich

The development of transatlantic relations in the sphere of international security in the period 1960-2006 is presented. At the same time an analysis of current US - European cooperation and possible development is presented. Bearing in mind the endeavors of NATO and the EU to create new capabilities in crisis management activities in regions located at a distance from Europe, not only the question of cooperation is of importance but also other issues. It is possible to enumerate questions on how to shape international security, but also what means and players are necessary? Those trivial but fundamental questions are directly connected with weaker positions as the result of the changing attitude by the United States and creation of the “coalitions of the willing”. The same applies to the European Union, weakened as the result of the fiasco connected with the adoption of the constitutional treaty. Moreover it hasn't been decided as to what extent international operations should be conducted - should they be full scale or only stabilization operations.