Can Europe Survive Maastricht?

Abstract

The author analyzes the current status of European integration and how it may affect U.S. interests. He examines the implications of the Maastricht Treaty, particularly in the areas of security and defense, and maintains that Western European leaders have lost sight of the true meaning and potential value of European integration. This, he explains, accounts for the European Union's seeming inability to respond effectively to international crises. The author concludes that unless the European Union reassesses its priorities and policies, the fundamental aspiration of maintaining European unity may be lost. Maastricht Treaty, European Union, European Community, Regional integration, 'Zone of peace', Pan-European and trans-Mediterranean security.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 04, 1994
Accession Number
ADA277539

Entities

People

  • Douglas T. Stuart

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Central Europe
  • Economic Systems
  • European Communities
  • European Union
  • Germany
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Market Economy
  • Middle East
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Western Europe

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • International Relations and European Studies