Expect the unexpected

Article Abstract:

This article discusses how the changes in Spain since its entrance into the European Union in 1986 can be used as an example for East European countries that are applying for entrance. Spain had been forced to democratize in a relatively short period of time following the demise of the authoritarian regime of General Franco, and is an example of how long absences of democracy may inhibit countries from adapting to requirements of unionization, and how a country can catch up economically and politically with other member nations; for the East European countries, the author suggests there may be unexpected changes.

Spain, International aspects, European Union, Social change, Political reform, Spanish foreign relations

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Projecting stability

Article Abstract:

Issues related to the power and scope of the European Commission's foreign policy are examined. Topics include the history of the European Union's foreign policy, the gap between economic and foreign policy, the consequence of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the relationship with the US, and common European goals.

Political aspects

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Pro-American, Pro-European

Article Abstract:

The author provides his opinion of US and British relations with the European Union. Issues include the relevancy of NATO for the US, which is more concerned with Asian and Latin American relations, and for Britain, which no longer needs an alliance with the US.

United Kingdom, United States

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