| ID | 142419 |
| Title Proper | European Union and Latin America |
| Other Title Information | transformative power Europe’ versus the realities of economic interests |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | García, María |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Relations between the European Union (EU) and regional subgroups in Latin America (Mercosur, the Andean Community and Central America) are clear examples of ‘pure interregionalism’ and provide evidence of the EU's active promotion of regional integration. Within the context of these cases, this article explores what type of international power the EU wields, how interregionalism is embedded in that power, and how it is deployed. Combining strands of literature on EU–Latin American relations, interregionalism, EU external policy and power provides a framework within which interregionalism can be understood as an important normative and practical tool for the EU's external power projection. Drawing on official documentation and interviews with key individuals, the paper highlights the EU's articulation of power in interregional relations and reflects upon its mixed success. It concludes that, while imperial qualities and aspirations can be observed in the EU's penchant for interregionalism, the transformative power of the EU remains limited. |
| `In' analytical Note | Cambridge Review of International Affairs Vol. 28, No.4; Dec 2015: p.621-640 |
| Journal Source | Cambridge Review of International Affairs Vol: 28 No 4 |
| Key Words | European Union ; Latin America ; Economic Interests ; Interregional Relations ; Transformative Power Europe ; EU–Latin American Relations |