Essays about: "EU and NATO relations"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words EU and NATO relations.

  1. 1. EUROPE’S QUEST FOR STRATEGIC AUTONOMY - A Liberal Intergovernmentalism Approach to the Initiatives of the CSDP introduced amidst the Russian Invasions of Ukraine (2014 and 2022)

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Stavros Apostolopoulos; [2023-11-29]
    Keywords : European Union; Strategic Autonomy; Common Security and Defence Policy CSDP ; Liberal Intergovernmentalism LI ;

    Abstract : In a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape marked by the Russian invasions of Ukraine between 2014 and 2022, the European Union’s security and defence policy approaches have garnered significant attention. This research critically examines the adaptations within the European Union’s Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) initiatives in this context. READ MORE

  2. 2. The Dynamics of the NATO expansion to the Baltic states : A study about NATO with a focus on the United States from a Realism perspective

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Pontus Jaktlund Gunnarsson; [2023]
    Keywords : United States; Russia; Realism; NATO; International Relations; Foreign Policy; Baltic States; Qualitative Text Analysis;

    Abstract : During the Cold War, NATO had proved itself successful in protecting the West. Therefore, NATO was seen as an organization that had the potential of maintaining security, democracy and peace. It has been repeatedly suggested that the US promised Russia no more NATO expansion. A promise which was broken in the 90s. READ MORE

  3. 3. Greek-Turkish Ideational Antagonism and Exclusive Economic Zones : A Discourse Analysis of the EU Response to the Erdogan Regime Challenging UNCLOS in the Eastern Mediterranean

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Christos Ioannou Naoum; [2023]
    Keywords : Greek-Turkish relations; EU identity; De-Europeanization; international maritime law; social constructivism; EEZ delimitation;

    Abstract : This paper emphasizes a social constructivist theoretical viewpoint when looking to analyze the EEZ dispute in the Eastern Mediterranean between Turkey and Greece. The recent authoritarian shift taken by Turkey, moving away from EU and international law values under the regime of President Erdogan has caused an aggravation of the chronically present tensions with its EU neighbour and NATO ally. READ MORE

  4. 4. Navigating Overlaps: State Motivations and the Evolving Relationship Between the European Union and NATO : A Case Study of Finland and Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : John Hjälsten; [2023]
    Keywords : European Union; NATO; CSDP; Finland; Sweden; institutional overlap; security; defence;

    Abstract : The EU has for a long time been moving towards taking more responsibility for its own security through the creation of programmes such as the Common Defence and Security Policy (CSDP) and the European Defence Fund. Increased uncertainty regarding security has caused many states to reconsider their defence arrangements, especially internationally. READ MORE

  5. 5. Enemies with benefits? : A case study of Germany and Nord Stream 2

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Adrian Ericson; [2021]
    Keywords : Nord Stream 2; Germany; energy politics; geo-economics; international relations;

    Abstract : The fossil gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 between Russia and Germany has caused massive criticism in the West. At first sight, it appears paradoxical that Germany, an influential member of NATO and the EU, approves more dependence on an increasingly assertive Russia. This, recently after launching an extensive green transformation of its energy system. READ MORE