"The book develops a comprehensive, conceptually sophisticated, and very compelling account of the role the EU plays in international trade negotiations. Trading Voices sets the standard for future research on EU trade policy making."
Matthias Kaelberer, Comparative Political Studies "The book makes a real contribution to our thinking on what is obviously a highly topical and important aspect of EU action. ... Read moreBy challenging simple claims and assumption regarding the costs and benefits of 'unity', it compels us ... to think in more nuanced ways about the EU and its workings."
Anand Menon, European Analysis "Taken as a whole, Meunier's book represents an important contribution. Not only does it plot a fascinating history of the ebb and flow of the European Commission's negotiating powers, but it also reminds us of how deep-rooted the institutional blockages are that resulted in the collapse of the constitution in 2005, while speaking to the need to remain optimistic following the stalling of the Doha Round in 2006. In this sense, the book is essential reading for all those involved in and fascinated by the operation of international institutions as well as the rules on which individual trading blocs are built."
Christopher J. Gerry, International History Review "The study brings the best of social science tools to answer the question of how integration theoretically affects international negotiations."
Karen J. Alter, Perspectives on Politics Show Less