Constructivism and Rationalism as Analytical Lenses: The Case of the European Neighbourhood Policy

Journal article | Zeitschriftenartikel

The paper proposes a novel way in which social constructivism and rationalism might be combined in the study of the EU´s external relations. It proceeds in four steps: First, a basic model for the study of EU external policies is introduced, with its four basic elements being based on different combinations of constructivism and rationalism. Second, existing theories are categorised in accordance with the model. Third, a case study exploring the relations of three countries in the EU´s Eastern neighbourhood (Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia) with the Union is introduced, through which the practical applicability of the model is demonstrated. Fourth, the paper concludes with some theoretical remarks.

Object Details

• Extent: Seite(n): 22-40
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Status: Veröffentlichungsversion; begutachtet (peer reviewed)

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Politics in Central Europe, 6(1)

Classification and Topics

• Subject: Politikwissenschaft ; Europapolitik

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Kratochvíl, Petr ; Tulmets, Elsa
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (when): 2010

Further information

• URN: urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-132677
• Rights: GESIS - Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften. Bibliothek Köln
• Last update: 21.06.2024, 4:27 PM CEST