Pax Bruxellana? focuses on the European Union's engagement in international relations by examining its role in processes of international governance through the promotion of the rule of law, institutionalization, and the development of international norms and values. Examines the EU's role in processes of international governance through the promotion of the rule of law, institutionalization and the development of international norms and values Evaluates how the EU seeks to advance its interests, values, and norms in global politics Considers the objectives that the EU is pursuing in twenty-first century global politics at a time of shifting power balances, when many are questioning its future