Write a research essay focusing on one concept, theory, event, or actor in the European Security. This paper should be between ten and twelve pages and have at least fifteen sources. This length does not include a title page, footnotes, or the works cited page. Four citations must come from the following journals: American Political Science Review, Foreign Affairs, Journal of Politics, Peace Studies, Journal of Conflict Resolution, World Politics, International Security, International Organization, Journal of the Political Economy, European Journal of International Relations, Journal of Common Market Studies, European Journal of Political Research, European Security, Journal of European Public Policy, Hague Journal of Diplomacy, or European Foreign Affairs Review. The Troy Library has subscriptions to most of these journals, if you need an article from one that there is no online subscription for please use interlibrary loan which should be able to get you access to the article for free. Normally, you can receive articles in one or two days, but sometimes it takes longer. Please use the resources provided through the library so that you never have to pay for an article. If you are having difficulty finding an appropriate article, contact me for suggestions. All the requirements specified in the Paper Guidelines section apply to this paper.