The Concept of Multilateralism as New Legal and Political Border of the European Union Foreign Policy
The Concept of Multilateralism as New Legal and Political Border of the European Union Foreign Policy
Author(s): Alexis VAHLASSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Editura Universitatii din Oradea
Keywords: Comprehensive Approach; Humanitarian intervention; Multilateralism; Punitive action; Responsibility to protect; Security Council; Strategic concept; Unilateralism; Uniting for peace Resolution; Veto
Summary/Abstract: As conclusive thoughts on the issue of borders, it is argued that the main legal and political border of today’s EU foreign policy is a conceptual one with very positive effect. The author of the following analysis takes the view that the concept of multilateralism appears not only as a constraining legal limit for the organisation but more and more as one of the key factors of recent CFSP success. Nevertheless, the volatile perceptions on the matter lead to three practical recommendations for the European Union.
Journal: Eurolimes
- Issue Year: 2013
- Issue No: Supplement
- Page Range: 195-208
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English
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