Explore the intricacies of European Union policy making and break free from deadlock. This seminal work examines how informal strategies, creatively termed ‘subterfuge’, successfully navigate the EU’s complex institutional design and veto points. An indispensable resource for Indian students and academics in political science, international relations, and public administration, it uncovers the dynamic mechanisms that ensure effective governance. Gain crucial insights into comparative politics and the challenges of multi-level policy-making, vital for understanding modern governance structures.