Author (Person) | Helwig, Niklas, Rüger, Carolin |
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Publisher | Institute of International Affairs (IAI) |
Series Title | The International Spectator |
Series Details | Vol.49, No.4, December 2014 |
Publication Date | 2014 |
ISSN | 0393-2729 |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
When Catherine Ashton took up office as High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR), she met with high expectations – and much disappointment. As the first incumbent of the remodelled position, she had the chance to leave a legacy for her successor, but faced an unclear job description. What was the HR’s role in EU foreign policy? It is argued that the HR acted as a diplomat and manager of EU external action, while her role performance in co-leadership and brokering were less successful. Role expectations and performance entered a fragile equilibrium at the end of Ashton’s tenure. However, the future role of the HR might shift more towards a co-leader of EU foreign policy. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03932729.2014.956423#abstract |
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Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
Countries / Regions | Italy |