Expanded EU: From Autonomy to AllianceKseniya M. Khovanova, Nejat Dogan, Maxym Kovalov This book is a selection of the scholarly works presented at the 2nd International Redefining Europe Conference in Prague, 2005 as a part of the Ashburn Institute's analogous initiative, the goal of which is to advance people's understanding of the future of European civilisation, and to explore the varying dynamics of transatlantic relations. This volume is a 2nd publication in the Redefining Europe Conference Series. The third manuscript will appear in print following the Renewing the Transatlantic Relationship: Prospects for Europe and the United States in an Emerging Multipolar World Conference held in Norman, OK, November 2008. This book is targeted at scholars and students in political science and related disciplines. |
Contents
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Bridging the Gap between Liberalism and Realism in International Relations | 13 |
The Expanded EU and the Future of Transatlantic Relations | 27 |
The Democratic Outcome of the Orange Revolution | 47 |
How Europe of the Elites shapes Europe of the Electorates | 61 |
A View from the Global Justice Debate | 81 |
How Belgian Political Parties Come to Terms with Europeanisation | 95 |
The EU Constitution and the Unions Democratic Deficit | 121 |
Are the New European Countries Ready to Adopt the Euro? | 133 |
Religion and Politics in Federalism | 153 |
Notes on Contributors | 167 |
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