Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (39 Seiten)
Series Statement:
GIGA Working Papers no. 42
Keywords:
Europa Außenpolitik
;
China
;
Taiwan
Abstract:
On 1 May 2004, the world witnessed the largest expansion in the history of the European Union (EU). This process has lent new weight to the idea of an expanded EU involvement in East Asia. This paper will examine the question of whether there has been a change in the EU`s foreign policy with respect to its Taiwan policy after the fifth enlargement. It analyses the EU`s policy statements on Asia and China to find evidence. The political behaviour of the EU has not changed, although there has been a slight modification in rhetoric. The EU - notwithstanding its claim to be a global actor - currently continues to keep itself out of one of the biggest conflicts in East Asia. The new members` interests in the East Asia region are too weak to alter the EU`s agenda, and their economic priorities are rather linked to the programmes of the EU than vice versa. (Abstract)
Description / Table of Contents:
1. Introduction -- 2. The Impact of Enlargement on Foreign Policy -- 3. Five Arguments for a Possible Modification in the EU-25`s Policy towards Taiwan -- 4. Five Arguments against Any Modification -- 5. The European Parliament as a Proponent of a New Policy towards Taiwan -- 6. The EU`s Policy Statements: Nothing New but Rhetoric -- 7. The Paradigmatic Debate about the Arms Embargo -- 8. Do Economic Relations with Taiwan Have Any Impact? -- 9. The CEECs` Relations with Taiwan -- 10. Conclusion: Still Just Talking Business
Note:
An earlier version of this paper was presented at the 23rd Taiwan-European Conference: 'The Emerging Global Role and Tasks of the European Union', in Taipei, Taiwan, 19-20 December 2006.Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 35-39Zusammenfassung in deutscher Sprache
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