| ID | 098789 |
| Title Proper | European Union's Asia strategies |
| Other Title Information | problems of foreign policy and international relations |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Smith, Michael ; Vichitsorasatra, Natee |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | European Union (EU)-Asia relations raise linked problems (on the one hand) of EU collective action and identity and (on the other hand) of cooperation. The relationship is characterized by complexity and variety in three dimensions: first, 'voices' and history; second, institutional engagement and structure; and third, issue structure. In order to explore the implications of this complexity and variety, and to generate propositions for further research, we deploy International Relations theories based on material interests, ideas and institutions. These help us to demonstrate not only the application of 'analytical theory' but also the role of 'practitioner theory' in the evolution of relations between the EU and Asia, and thus to reflect systematically on the problems of collective action and cooperation identified at the beginning of the article. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Politics Vol. 47, No. 3-4; May-Jul 2010: p.338-354 |
| Journal Source | International Politics Vol. 47, No. 3-4; May-Jul 2010: p.338-354 |
| Key Words | European Union Foreign Policy ; International Relations ; Neo - Realism ; Neo - Mercantalism ; Neo - Liberal Institutionalism |