The impact of Central European countries (CEC) on trans−Atlantic relations primarily depends on the position and role of these countries within the Eu− ropean Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the cornerstones of the Euro−Atlantic system. The allure of both “clubs” is proportional to the concrete benefits and opportunities they can offer to the newcomers in terms of modernisation of their economies and power politics, i.e. the ability to in− fluence the international system. In order to assess the implications of CEC’s membership in both the EU and NATO from the perspective of the US−Eu− rope relations, it is first of all necessary to clarify the differences between them. These differences have to be analysed in terms of objectives, benefits and accession criteria of each organization after the dramatic geo−political changes following 1989. Therefore, any evaluation in this study will be made having taken into consideration changes and adjustments in these organi− zations over the period of time, while keeping in mind the nature and scope of influence of each organization. Second, attention will be devoted to the role the CECs have, or might assume within these organizations.
Visegrad - Balancing Between United States and European Union?
GIUSTI, Serena
2002-01-01
Abstract
The impact of Central European countries (CEC) on trans−Atlantic relations primarily depends on the position and role of these countries within the Eu− ropean Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the cornerstones of the Euro−Atlantic system. The allure of both “clubs” is proportional to the concrete benefits and opportunities they can offer to the newcomers in terms of modernisation of their economies and power politics, i.e. the ability to in− fluence the international system. In order to assess the implications of CEC’s membership in both the EU and NATO from the perspective of the US−Eu− rope relations, it is first of all necessary to clarify the differences between them. These differences have to be analysed in terms of objectives, benefits and accession criteria of each organization after the dramatic geo−political changes following 1989. Therefore, any evaluation in this study will be made having taken into consideration changes and adjustments in these organi− zations over the period of time, while keeping in mind the nature and scope of influence of each organization. Second, attention will be devoted to the role the CECs have, or might assume within these organizations.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
