UID:
kobvindex_HPB1053904897
Format:
1 online resource
ISBN:
9783845291321
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384529132X
Series Statement:
Studies on the European Union ; volume 13
Note:
Cover; 1. Introduction; 1.1 The Research Question; 1.2 Importance of the Topic; 1.2.1 Theoretical Relevance; 1.2.2 Political Relevance; 1.2.3 Social Relevance; 1.3 State of the Art; 1.3.1 Relevant Literature; 1.3.2 Overview of the Literature; 1.3.3 . Contribution to the Existing Literature; 2. Line of Theoretical Reasoning, Concepts and Hypotheses; 2.1 Neo-classical Realism; 2.2 Rational Theories; 2.2.1 Neo realism; 2.2.2 Liberal Inter-governmentalism; 2.3 Constructivism; 2.4 Rationalism vs Constructivism; 2.5 Concepts and Variables; 2.5.1 The EU as a Normative or Strategic/Pragmatic Power?
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2.5.2 Why EU Strategy instead of EU Grand Strategy?2.5.3 Independent Variable: EU's Assessment of Interests (Normative and Rational Interests) and Foreign Policy Goals; 2.5.4 Dependent Variable: EU Policy Implementation; 2.5.5 Intervening Variable: Member State Policies; 2.6 Alternative Explanations (Hypotheses); 3. Research Design; 3.1 Case Selection: Selection on an Explanatory Variable; 3.2 Description of Data; 3.3 Preliminary Answer; 4. Assessment of Interests and Actions of the EU in Tunisia; 4.1 EU-Tunisia Relations; 4.2 Physical Security
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4.2.1 Migration: Weak Responses to Huge Problems4.2.2 Mobility Partnership: Clashing Interests; 4.3 Economic Prosperity; 4.3.1 Tunisia's Vulnerable Economic Situation; 4.3.2 EU Support for Economic Recovery; 4.3.3 Integration of Markets and Trade Liberalization; 4.3.4 Investments of EIB and EBRD; 4.3.5 High Level Visits to Tunisia; 4.4 Value Projection; 4.4.1 EU's New and Ambitious Support for Tunisia's Path up to the Elections; 4.4.2 High Level Visits to Tunisia: A Reflection of `More for More` Approach; 4.4.3 Political and Social Turmoil in Tunisia
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5. Assessment of Interest and Actions of Member States in Tunisia5.1 Political Decision Making Process and A Quick Look on the West's Position on Tunisia's Jasmine Revolution; 5.2.1 The Protection of UK Nationals and the Very First UK-Tunisia Cooperation in Security; 5.2.2 Anti-Immigrant Speeches and Policies of France and Germany; 5.3 Economic Prosperity; 5.3.1 Member States' Quest for Retaining Lucrative Economic Ties with Tunisia; 5.3.2 France's Ambivalent Response to Changing Tunisia due to High Economic Interests; 5.4 Value Projection; 5.4.1 UK Condemning Violence in Tunisia
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5.4.2 UK's Arab Partnership Fund as the Main Protection against Instability5.4.3 UK's Projects on Institution and Capacity Building; 5.4.4 France's Inconsistent Declarations Replaced with Full Support for Democracy and Freedom; 5.4.5 France's Three Priorities and Development Projects; 5.4.6 Hollande's Visits to Tunisia in Times of Critical Political Milestones; 5.4.7 Germany's Investment in Good Governance Education and Capacity Building; 6. Critical Discourse Analysis of the Articulation of the Political Identities of Member States and Tunisia; 6.1 The Construction of the Self (Europe)
Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 9783848749195
Additional Edition:
ISBN 384874919X
Language:
English
URL:
ProQuest Ebook Central
