European Union and United States: Problems and Perspectives of the Transatlantic Dialogue


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Seminar paper from the year 2003 in the subject Politics - General and Theories of International Politics, grade: 1, University of New Orleans (Political Science), language: English, abstract: The recent developments in the Middle East, particularly the American war with Iraq and the European lack of unity, led to a deterioration of U.S. relations with the European Union. It is the goal of this term paper to explain the historic aspect of the transatlantic dialogue in general and discuss the recent developments. The paper is split up into three parts. At first, it tries to give an historical overview about the transatlantic relations from 1948 to 1990. The second part discusses the changes in the nineties and the most important documents in the dialogue between the U.S. and the EU. The third and concluding part analyses the status quo of transatlantic relations and explains the reasons of the “new crisis”.




Perceptions and Policy in Transatlantic Relations


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In this book, experts from both sides of the Atlantic, examine the recent tensions between Western Europe and the United States over such issues as transatlantic security, policies towards terrorism and relations with Russia and the former Soviet Union, against the broader background of perceptions and misperceptions in transatlantic relations. Drawing on Professor Robert Jervis’ work, Perceptions and Misperceptions in International Politics, this book examines whether Jervis’ thesis has a new relevance given the current challenges in transatlantic relations. Some of the issues examined include: perceptions and misperceptions in general focusing on US foreign policy, issues of decision-making and implementation and issues of alliance management the capacity of the United States and the European Union to cooperate effectively within the broader transatlantic framework studies focusing on the ‘alliance security dilemma’ and the transatlantic security community case studies of transatlantic relations in the ‘war on terror’ and relations with Russia the present and future of the ‘western alliance’. Providing a global and multilateral analysis from American and European perspectives and exploring fields of cooperation and competition, Perceptions and Policy in Transatlantic Relations will be of strong interest to students of International Relations, American politics and European politics.







The New and Changing Transatlanticism


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The European Union and the US are currently negotiating the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), with potentially enormous economic gains for both partners. Experts from the European Union and the US explore not only the groundwork laid for TTIP under the "New Transatlanticism," but also the key variables – economic, cultural, institutional, and political – shaping transatlantic policy outcomes. Divided into four parts, Part I, consisting of three chapters, contextualizes the transatlantic relationship with an historical survey, contemporary foreign relations and policy, and cultural dynamics. Together, these chapters provide the background for understanding the evolving nature of the EU–US relationship. Part II of this volume focuses on governance and comprises two chapters – one on transatlantic governance and the other administrative culture. Part III consists of six policy chapters: competition, trade, transport, mobility regimes, financial services regulation, and GMOs. Part IV, consisting of three chapters, explores prospects and challenges associated with transatlanticism, including the TTIP. The last chapter concludes with lessons learned and future challenges with respect to policy convergence; the nature of the EU–US relationship; power, resources, and bargaining within the transatlantic partnership; and, an assessment of the future of deeper cooperation and integration. This insightful account into policy cooperation between the EU and the US is a welcomed resource for policy specialists oriented toward comparative public policy wishing to enter the arena of Transatlantic Studies.




An Alliance at Risk


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America is facing a higher education bubble. Like the housing bubble, it is the product of cheap credit coupled with popular expectations of ever-increasing returns on investment, and as with housing prices, the cheap credit has caused college tuitions to vastly outpace inflation and family incomes. Now this bubble is bursting. In this Broadside, Glenn H. Reynolds explains the causes and effects of this bubble and the steps colleges and universities must take to ensure their survival. Many graduates are unable to secure employment sufficient to pay off their loans, which are usually not dischargeable in bankruptcy. As students become less willing to incur debt for education, colleges and universities will have to adapt to a new world of cost pressures and declining public support.




Transatlantic Relations in Times of Uncertainty


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Ties between the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) rival those between any other pair of international actors. After all, no other regions of the world are as closely connected in economics, security and politics as Europe and the US. This comprehensive volume makes conceptual progress and empirical contributions in accounting for how EU-US relations have been impacted by a context of multiple EU crises alongside a parallel change in US policies. The authors find strong evidence to suggest that the transatlantic relationship is weakening. This is partly a consequence of the EU’s internal policies, as it becomes more unified and autonomous of the US in some areas, while fragmenting in others. Most importantly, it is a consequence of the two actors’ increasingly diverging perspectives and positions on international issues, institutions, norms and indeed the value of the transatlantic relationship. Although the long-term effects remain to be seen, it is likely that the cracks in the foundation of transatlantic relations will continue into the present and foreseeable future. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of European Integration.




Governance and Intergovernmental Relations in the European Union and the United States


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This book provides solid academic evidence of a lively debate and dialogue between US and EU scholars about Multilevel Governance (MLG) and Intergovernmental Relations (IGR). Beyond the contingencies of the terms and the path dependency of their historical developments, there are elements of convergence and overlap. This publication is a good example of how academic transatlantic dialogues result in a stronger understanding of the premises of our concepts, and of the functioning of our systems.' - Geert Bouckaert, Public Management Institute and European Group for Public Administration, Leuven, Belgium This book represents a major attempt to draw together two fundamental streams of research; Intergovernmental Relations and Multi-Level governance. Combining US and European schools of thought, this timely volume outlines key areas of convergence and divergence.




The EU-US Cooperation


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Contents: Longer Term Perspectives for EU-US Relations: One European View; EU-US Co-Operation -- The Polish Case; 'The Iraqi Catalyst' of the EU-US Co-Operation -- Towards Militant Democracy?: Transatlantic Relations and the Bush Presidency; Iraq -- A Catalyst for a New Alliance?; Building a Transatlantic Partnership -- Short Term Challenges and Long-Term Prospects; Crisis, Schizophrenia and Co-Operation in the Transatlantic Relationship; EU-US Co-Operation; Towards the EU-US Hegemonic Tandem?: The Transatlantic Relationship After Iraq; Agenda.




The United States and Europe in a Changing World


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The relationship between the members states of the European Union and the United States have been strained in recent years as a result of shifts in U.S. global strategy, as well as important changes in the international economic, political, and security environment. The tensions in US-EU relations, the growing challenges to both US and EU interests represented by a resurgent Russian Federation as well as the Islamic world, and dramatic shifts in the economic and political capabilities of countries from East Asia to Latin America all contribute to a much more complex international environment than that envisaged in the wake of the end of the Cold War. The current volume will examine the implications of these changes for the future of international politics. TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Contributors Introduction: The United States and Europe in a Changing World by Roger E. Kanet Part I: The US and EU Perspectives on the Changing World Order Ch. 1: International Order the American Way: Selective Multilateralism and European Consternation by Joel Westra Ch. 2: The Bush II Administration's Policy toward Europe: From Unilateralism to Transformational Diplomacy and Beyond by Gabriela Marin Thornton Ch. 3: Will the Coalition of Democratic States and Peoples Survive Afghanistan? by Edward A. Kolodziej Ch. 4: Contributions of NATO and the EU to European and Global Security Governance by Roberto Domnguez Rivera Ch. 5: The OSCE Role in European and Transatlantic Security: Does it have a Future? by P. Terrence Hopmann Part II: The EU Impact on Turkish Political Developments Ch. 6: The Influence of the European Union in the Making of Turkish Foreign Policy by zlem Terzi Ch. 7: Turkey between the Transatlantic Partnership by Glnur Aybet Part III: Asia and the European Union Ch. 8: The European Union and India by Amit Das Gupta Ch. 9: The Everlasting Love for Comparison: Reflections on the EU's and ASEAN's Integration by Lay Hwee Yeo Ch. 10: China-European Relations: Emerging New Modus Operandi by Mingjiang Li Part IV: Latin America, the United States and Future Integration Ch. 11: Regional Security and Integration in South America: What UNASUR Could Learn from the OSCE and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization by Marco Cepik Ch. 12: Building Trust in Latin America by Monica Herz Conclusion by Roger E. Kanet Index




Transatlantic Governance in the Global Economy


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This important book examines transatlantic economic relations in the 1990s, and in particular efforts by the United States and the European Union to establish new forms of governance to cope with increasing economic interdependence. The authors explain the development of transatlantic cooperation, culminating in the multi-leveled governance mechanisms of the New Transatlantic Agenda. They assess, as well, central questions about the nature of transatlantic governance, as reflected in competing international relations theories of intergovernmental, transgovernmental (technocratic), and transnational (civil society) relations. Bringing together leading scholars from political science and law, the book provides a rich mix of analytic and normative perspectives that will be an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and policymakers alike.