| ID | 098782 |
| Title Proper | Geopolitics of Asia - What role for the European Union? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Cameron, Fraser |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article reviews the European Union's policy towards Asia since 2001, when an ambitious Communication from the European Commission suggested that the EU should play a political and security role in the region commensurate with its economic strength. After assessing a number of political and security issues in Asia, the article concludes that the EU has had little or no impact on the major geopolitical issues but that it is making some impact on security issues of lesser importance. The article also touches on integration as a contribution to security. It reviews the limited progress in Asian integration and suggests that the basic criteria for integration are missing in Asia. Some aspects of the EU model, however, might be useful for Asian countries wishing to move forward towards closer integration. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Politics Vol. 47, No. 3-4; May-Jul 2010: p.276-292 |
| Key Words | Security ; Soft Security ; Regional Cooperation ; EU and Asian Integration |