Difference between revisions of "Turkey Joining the EU"
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==Enablers:== | ==Enablers:== | ||
* Economic opportunity<br> | * Economic opportunity<br/> | ||
* Global Competition<br> | * Global Competition<br/> | ||
* Need to stabilize Eastern-Western relationships | * Need to stabilize Eastern-Western relationships<br/> | ||
* Can create stronger connections between EU and some countries supplying oil and gas<br/> | |||
* Access to new markets<br/> | |||
* Islamic religion growing in Europe<br/> | |||
==Inhibitors:== | ==Inhibitors:== | ||
Revision as of 08:41, 18 September 2009
Description:
The European Union started 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.
There are still a series of concerns regarding Turkey, especially because of its close ties to other Middle East countries due to religion similarities. One of the aasumption is that Europe needs Turkey as a "buffer" protecting Europe, and consequently the European Union, from waves of immigrants coming from that area.
Enablers:
- Economic opportunity
- Global Competition
- Need to stabilize Eastern-Western relationships
- Can create stronger connections between EU and some countries supplying oil and gas
- Access to new markets
- Islamic religion growing in Europe
Inhibitors:
- Objections by France and Germany
- Irreconcilable differences in legal systems
- Cultural and religious differences
- Economic uncertainty
- Fear of Mass Migration
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.