Concept Of Soft Power As A Tool To Ensure The Security Of The European Union In The Fight Against Islamic Terrorism And Radicalism

European security, especially internal security, has been threatened in recent years, among other things, by manifestations of Islamic radicalism, which have materialized in bloody terrorist attacks in several European cities, especially after the events of the so-called Arab Spring and the conflicts and unrest associated with it. Several tools can be used to ensure European security, including hard and soft power. Soft power is the means at the European Union's disposal to strengthen its security, to link its external and internal dimensions, and also to build bridges between religions and communities in order to lay the foundations for mutual understanding and internal balance. That is why the author of the article in the framework of interdisciplinary scientific research, using relevant scientific methods, examines the issue of the use of soft power in ensuring the security of the European Union in the fight against Islamic radicalism and extremism.