The role of norms and values in the EU policy towards China and Taiwan

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Abstract

The role of values and norms in international relations has been recognized already by constructivists. Still, the vast majority of the events on the international scene is viewed from the perspective of strategic and economic interests without taking into account the function of ideas. At the same time, only the preferences of the strongest actors are recognized, while the contribution of other stakeholders is completely ignored. An example of this approach may serve the academic debate on the European Union (EU) embargo on arms sales to China, which took between 2003 and 2005. The goal of this presentation is to propose an approach to the analysis of this debate, which takes into account the role of values and to explain how this approach will enhance the results of tests carried out by traditional methods.
Translated title of the contributionThe role of norms and values in the EU policy towards China and Taiwan
Original languagePolish
Title of host publicationRola norm i wartości w polityce EU wobec Chin i Tajwanu
PublisherPolish Society of International Studies
Pages1-11
Number of pages11
Publication statusPublished - 15 Nov 2014
EventIV Conference of the Polish Society of International Studies, Norms, Values and Institutions in the Contemporary International Relations - Wroclaw, Poland
Duration: 13 Nov 201414 Nov 2014

Conference

ConferenceIV Conference of the Polish Society of International Studies, Norms, Values and Institutions in the Contemporary International Relations
Country/TerritoryPoland
CityWroclaw
Period13/11/1414/11/14

Keywords

  • EU relations with China and Taiwan, values, human rights, democracy, EU arms embargo, EU self-representation, discourse analysis

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