This handbook investigates whether the institutional frameworks and policy processes of the European Union can serve as a viable model for the design and normative evaluation of global governance systems. The authors, David J. Bailey and Jens-Uwe Wunderlich, curate a collection of interdisciplinary contributions from scholars in European studies and international relations. By bridging these two fields, the text provides a systematic framework for applying regional integration lessons to the broader, more complex challenges of international cooperation and global authority.

Experts identify this text as a useful resource for students and researchers seeking to bridge the gap between regional integration theory and international relations. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is well-suited for graduate-level study and specialized political science research.