EU–NATO relations: running on the fumes of informed deconfliction

Smith, Simon J.; Gebhard, Carmen

doi:10.1080/09662839.2017.1352581

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“…The current state of IOR between the EU and NATO is the result of long lasting trends (Smith and Gebhard, ; Varwick and Koops, ). In fact, as recognised among others by Koops (), the trajectories of European integration and transatlantic cooperation have continually crossed over time since the early 1950s.…”

Section: The Eu–nato Relationship Amidst Cooperation and Rivalrymentioning

confidence: 99%

Keep Calm and Carry On (Differently): NATO and CSDP after Brexit

Cladi

Locatelli

2019

Global Policy

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This article investigates the impact that Brexit could have on the relationship between NATO and the Common European Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). The relationship between NATO and CSDP has historically not been straightforward and Brexit seems to have intervened as an aggravating factor. In fact, the EU has launched a series of military initiatives and it has now renewed its ambition to create separate military headquarters from NATO. The UK will join countries such as Norway and Turkey in being a member of NATO but not of the EU, affording greater importance to NATO to the detriment of cooperation with its European allies. This article provides an analytical framework to analyse the possible effects of Brexit upon the EU–NATO relationship. In so doing, it lays out three distinct levels of analysis. These are the state level, the inter‐organisational level and, finally, the personnel level. The levels of analysis allow us to generate empirical observations, which then lead us to suggest three scenarios for the development of the EU–NATO relationship beyond Brexit.

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Section: The Eu–nato Relationship Amidst Cooperation and Rivalrymentioning

confidence: 99%

Keep Calm and Carry On (Differently): NATO and CSDP after Brexit

Cladi

Locatelli

2019

Global Policy

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“…In this period, the concepts of 'normative power' and the EU's civilian power also emerged (Orbie, 2006: 123-128). The changing strategic environment shaped the relationship, including proposals to implement declared "strategic partnership" (Smith, Gebhard, 2017).…”

Section: Between the Need For Cooperation And The Ability To Take Actionmentioning

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EU-NATO Partnership in 2017–2018 – Towards a New Model of Effective Response to Threats

Przybylska-Maszner

2019

10.14746/ps

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The purpose of this article is to understand the factors determining the state of European Union-NATO relations since 2017. Current determinants of these relations are discussed alongside the structures of interinstitutional links between the two organizations. In order to properly investigate the research problems identified, qualitative selection of sources in the form of legal acts and ‘soft law’ documents of the organizations concerned has been employed. The research questions addressed in the analysis concern the sources and dynamics of changes in these relations. The answers are based on an examination of the determinants of behavior of participants in the decision-making process of both organizations. The article is based on the assumption that, in the period analyzed, the hitherto principle of correlation of tasks based on the two organizations mutually complementing their respective potentials, has been modified. Recurrent situations calling for a joint and multidimensional response to cri- ses have considerably widened the potential scope of strategic commitment of both partners and contributed to their links becoming stronger. Intensified activities aimed at developing the EU’s CSDP have occurred while political disputes regarding the role of both entities in the new balance of strategic forces have significantly multiplied. European limitations on ex- ercising an actual military influence in the region impede the chances of effective cooperation between the two entities.

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“…The Agreed Framework (2003) also created meeting arenas and cooperation formats aimed at facilitating EU-NATO consultations, capability-and operational cooperation. Since 2005, however, EU-NATO cooperation has been more about deconflicting and avoiding duplication, than about common projects, due to the political conflict between Cyprus and Turkey that is blocking formal cooperation (Smith et al 2017). 19 Likewise, the formats for including non-EU NATO countries that contribute to EU-led operations under Berlin Plus -mainly to ensure that they receive relevant operational information and may participate in discussion about operational concerns in the committee of contributors, have not worked in practice (Graeger 2007(Graeger , 2016a.…”

Section: Strategic Uncertainty As Cooperation Multiplier?mentioning

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Need to have or nice to have? Nordic cooperation, NATO and the EU in Norwegian foreign, security and defence policy

Græger

2018

Global Affairs

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Nordic-ness and Nordic values clearly are embedded in Norway's conception of its foreign policy role. Nordic cooperation is also important for seeking information about EU policies for non-EU country Norway. While supporting and participating in Nordic Defence Cooperation, Norway's NATO-membership has trumped its relations with the Nordic countries as well as with the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy. A stronger policy of self-interest facilitated by its petroleum economy has also moved Norway further away from traditional Nordic peacekeeping and towards status seeking vis-à-vis key European allies. To what extent may recent global and regional political and strategic developments forge a Nordic «turn» in Norwegian foreign and security policy? What has Nordic cooperation to offer in terms of security and international status for Norway? The Norwegian case suggests that in the field of security and defence, Nordic cooperation is «nice to have» and more important than earlier but not necessary.

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EU–NATO relations: running on the fumes of informed deconfliction

Cited by 20 publications

References 44 publications

Keep Calm and Carry On (Differently): NATO and CSDP after Brexit

Keep Calm and Carry On (Differently): NATO and CSDP after Brexit

EU-NATO Partnership in 2017–2018 – Towards a New Model of Effective Response to Threats

Need to have or nice to have? Nordic cooperation, NATO and the EU in Norwegian foreign, security and defence policy

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