Turkey Joining the EU

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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.


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