Difference between revisions of "Turkey Joining the EU"
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Discussion have already begun. Membership could occur in the next 10 years. | |||
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Revision as of 19:03, 13 September 2005
Description:
The European Union starts membership talks regarding Turkey in October, 2005. As additional Eastern countries join the Western-dominated EU, the entity faces increased social and political challenges but potentially positions itself as a superior global power. Proponents see the change as a way to stabilize Europe's relationship with the Middle East.
Enablers:
- Economic opportunity
- Global Competition
- Need to stabilize Eastern-Western relationships
Inhibitors:
- Objections by France and Germany
- Irreconcilable differences in legal systems
- Cultural and religious differences
- Economic uncertainty
Paradigms:
Globalization versus regionalization
A nation state as a piece of land versus a nation state as group of people
Experts:
Timing:
Discussion have already begun. Membership could occur in the next 10 years.