Slovenia and Common Security and Defence Policy: Is There a True North for Slovenia in the Strategic Compass?

This article examines Slovenia’s participation in the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) and its activities and mechanisms. Even though it supports a strong common foreign and security policy, Slovenia has focused the majority of its efforts on NATO-led missions. The article also questions whether it was in Slovenia’s national interest to neglect the EU and the CSDP. Finally, the article discusses Slovenia’s role and position within the CSDP framework and its prospects.