Author (Person) | Lannoo, Karel |
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Publisher | Centre for European Policy Studies [CEPS] |
Series Title | CEPS Commentary |
Series Details | 21 July 2014 |
Publication Date | 21/07/2014 |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
From Source URL click on 'Download the document (PDF) for FREE'. Abstract: Following the wanton downing of a civilian aircraft by Russian-backed separatists in Ukraine and Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza, Karel Lannoo takes the EU to task for reverting to its usual ostrich-like behaviour in the face of threats to the security and stability of the entire continent. With the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, he argues that the European Union, as representative of its 28 member states, should be capable of acting far more forcefully in both of these conflicts than its individual member states, but regrettably the EU has so far remained on the sidelines. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://aei.pitt.edu/52747/ |
Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
Countries / Regions | Europe |