Author (Person) | LaĊĦas, Ainius |
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Series Title | Journal of European Public Policy |
Series Details | Vol.15, No.1, January 2008, p98-116 |
Publication Date | January 2008 |
ISSN | 1350-1763 |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
Abstract: Following the disintegration of the Soviet bloc, many Central and Eastern European countries launched a vigorous 'come back to Europe' campaign, which primarily focused on accession to NATO and the European Union. I interpret the decisions of the Euro-Atlantic community to enlarge eastward as a historical restitution for countries affected by the 'black trinity': the Munich Agreement, the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, and the Yalta-Potsdam Conferences. Collective guilt of the Euro-Atlantic community transformed the process of accession by constraining the opposition, creating a sense of urgency, and shaping the geographical scope of Eastern enlargement. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/ |
Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations, Security and Defence |
Countries / Regions | Central Europe, Europe |