Integrating the Balkans
Conflict Resolution and the Impact of EU Expansion
Published on 13. June 2011
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-1-84885-669-1 (ISBN)
Description
Emerging from a decade of violent ethnic and inter-state conflict during the 1990s, the countries of the Western Balkans entered a phase of rebuilding and reconciliation. Due to the key role played by the EU in the region's rebuilding efforts, "Integrating the Balkans" explores this institution's considerable efforts to influence and shape the nature of state, society and foreign relations, as it utilised the promise of membership as a vital tool to exert its influence. The picture that materialises is one of the EU's discernible, but often contradictory, impact as it offers the carrot of EU membership in the hope that the legacies of the past conflict can be re-evaluated, re-imagined and transformed. By also analysing the conditions that come with EU aid, such as co-operation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), Maire Braniff offers an extremely important perspective for all those involved in the study and practice of the processes of European integration and post-conflict resolution.
Reviews / Votes
'This is an informative and well-argued account of the EU's involvement in the Balkans. Conceptually robust and empirically rich, this book discusses the EU's impact on post conflict-societies in Croatia and Serbia and explores the potential and limitations of EU enlargement as a driver for reform in Southeast Europe. An important read for scholars of Balkan politics and the external relations of the European Union.' - Dr Dimitris Papadimitriou, Reader in European Politics and Co-Director of the Manchester Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (JMCE), University of Manchester; 'This is a significant contribution to the important debates of surrounding the EU's involvement in the Balkans. The book provides a comparative account of the EU's evolving enlargement approach in South East Europe. It also engages critically with traditional narratives and discourses. It is an invaluable resource for students and researchers and provides a solid analysis of the key issues and actors involved.' - Dr Roberto Belloni, Associate Professor of International Relations, University of TrentoMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
441 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84885-669-1 (9781848856691)
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E-Book
06/2011
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I.B. Tauris
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Person
Maire Braniff is Lecturer in Politics at the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland and also holds a research assistantship at Dublin City University, Ireland. She was awarded a PhD in Politics by Queen's University, Belfast.
Content
Introduction
Chapter 1: The EU-Enlargement Approach and Conflict Transformation
Chapter 2: The EU, Croatia and Serbia, 1990-99
Chapter 3: EU Enlargement: Evolution, Lesson Learning and Policy Impact
Chapter 4: The Impact on Croatia
Chapter 5: The Impact on Serbia
Chapter 6: EU Intervention: Shortcomings and Successes
Conclusion: Integrating Peace
Chapter 1: The EU-Enlargement Approach and Conflict Transformation
Chapter 2: The EU, Croatia and Serbia, 1990-99
Chapter 3: EU Enlargement: Evolution, Lesson Learning and Policy Impact
Chapter 4: The Impact on Croatia
Chapter 5: The Impact on Serbia
Chapter 6: EU Intervention: Shortcomings and Successes
Conclusion: Integrating Peace