Anand Menon has worked on various aspects of (mainly west) European politics for some 15 years. Recent publications include European Politics (edited with Colin Hay) Oxford, OUP, 2007 and numerous articles in both academic journals and publications such as the Financial Times and Prospect, dealing with contemporary European politics. Current academic projects include a book on the EU’s defence politics, and one on the supranational principle that lies at the heart of the European Community. He continues to work closely with policy makers, and is currently a Special Advisor to the House of Lords EU committee.