Book review: The European Union in the G8: promoting consensus and concerted actions for global public goods

"The European Union in the G8: Promoting Consensus and Concerted Actions for Global Public Goods." Edited by Marina Larionova. Ashgate. October 2012. --- The early 21st century can be defined by the depth of globalization and connections across continents. This level of integration also brings with it global problems, such as terrorism and the international financial crisis. The European Union in the G8 examines the relationship between two of the most important players in global governance by looking at its key actors and the intricacies of multilevel governance. Thomas Ramopoulos finds that the book makes some bold statements concerning the effects of the emerging vulnerabilities of the EU and G8, and it is a valuable contribution to the developing literature on the EU’s function in global governance.