Interregionalism and International Relations

Hänggi, Heiner; Roloff, Ralf; Rüland, Jürgen

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“…In second part the empirical findings will be discussed from the angles of neo-realism, institutionalism and social constructivism. Contrary to the assessment of Hänggi, Roloff and Rüland 5 that theoretical contributions to the study of inter-regionalism mostly lack sufficient empirical evidence, this article shows that there is sufficient evidence to support key prepositions of all three schools of thought in the debate. A note on terms: The European Community (EC) transformed itself into the European Union (EU) in 1992.…”

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Inter-Regionalism Revisited: Theory and Political Reality of Europe-Asia Relations

Dosch

2013

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While some authors have suggested that theoretical contributions to the study of interregionalism mostly lack sufficient empirical proof, this article shows that there is ample evidence to support key prepositions of all three schools of thought in the debate (neorealism, liberal institutionalism and social constructivism). Existing cooperation mechanisms in Europe-Asia relations are not just 'talking shops' but fulfil important functions in the international system. However, the main shortcoming of the inter-regionalism discourse todate is its analytical one-eye blindness: the political realities of interregional cooperation are reduced to interactions between the two region's foreign policy elites and have a strong focus on dialogue fora such as ASEM. The article explains that the promotion of good regional governance, economic integration and peace-building through development assistance (ODA) is the more effective part of the European Union's (EU) foreign relations with East Asia as compared to high-level diplomacy in the framework of ASEM or the official EU-ASEAN dialogue.

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“…It performs certain balancing functions, and contributes to multilateral institution and identity building in international relations. 12 All these objectives and functions can be identified in relations between Europe and East Asia, particularly with regard to EU-ASEAN relations and the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM).…”

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Inter-Regionalism Revisited: Theory and Political Reality of Europe-Asia Relations

Dosch

2013

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Exploring Mercosur‐EU interregionalism: A multifaceted analysis of its past, present and future functions and dynamics

Alvarez

2024

Contemporary European Politics

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This article provides an analysis of the relationship between the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and the European Union (EU) focusing on its purposes and functions, by exploring the literature on interregionalism through the perspectives of three distinct schools of thought: neorealism, neoliberal institutionalism and constructivism. Considering the functions theoretically fed by these theories behind interregional relations‐balancing, institution‐building and collective identity‐building‐, the paper attempts at providing a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing the past and current purposes and functions of Mercosur‐EU relations and holds the potential to anticipate future trends. Our central argument underscores the enduring relevance of the setting of rules and norms and the focus on material gains in shaping the core of the relationship, particularly regarding the trade agreement, while the ideational function of sharing collective identity and values has experienced certain erosion. Nevertheless, increasingly crucial will be the geopolitical purpose, concerning balancing and counterbalancing external actors, given the current era of geopolitical upheaval where binary narratives fall short. We are not concerned with forecasting the future of the relationship as a whole; instead, we aim to analyse which functions will hold greater significance.

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Diplomacy on Regional and Inter-Regional Levels: What Works, Why and for Whom?

Muntschick

2023

Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development

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Interregionalism and International Relations

Cited by 35 publications

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Inter-Regionalism Revisited: Theory and Political Reality of Europe-Asia Relations

Inter-Regionalism Revisited: Theory and Political Reality of Europe-Asia Relations

Exploring Mercosur‐EU interregionalism: A multifaceted analysis of its past, present and future functions and dynamics

Diplomacy on Regional and Inter-Regional Levels: What Works, Why and for Whom?

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