Better NATO-EU Relations Require More Sincerity
Buharalı, Can
Centre for Economic and Foreign Policy Studies (EDAM) Discussion Paper Series, January 26, 2010, online edition, 8p
"Following an agreement on a new NATO Strategic Concept, the EU needs to take compatible steps. A number of practical arrangements need to be put in place in such a way as to embrace all non-EU European allies. The renewed arrangements need a new and open mindset. The artificial distinction between participation in military and civilian operations for instance need to come to an end. Consultation mechanisms for non-EU Allies must be genuine. Obviously, the decision-making will lie with the EU. But its authority cannot be undermined by listening to other allies and trying to accommodating their concerns. This is particularly relevant if the ally in question is a candidate to the EU with a vision for shared security that has endured over 50 years."
A founding partner of Istanbul Economics, Buharalı is a lecturer at Bogaziçi University and the author of numerous publications. EDAM Discussion Paper Series is supported by the German Marshall Fund of United States (GMF).
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F13/01-10, posted March 8, 2010
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