Sweden and Development of the European Security and Defence Policy: A Bi-Directional Process of Europeanization.
In: Cooperation & Conflict, Jg. 44 (2009-06-01), Heft 2, S. 123-142
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Since its creation in 1999, the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) has evolved rapidly. This new policy area presented Sweden, once a neutral state, with a challenge to its security policy tradition. In responding to the challenge, the Swedish government was initially reluctant about the ESDP, but today has become one of its staunchest supporters and active members. In this article, I examine Swedish participation in the ESDP since its inception, i.e. the impact Sweden has had on the ESDP, but also the extent to which the ESDP has influenced Swedish security policy. Furthermore, I seek to shed light on why the Swedish government has become so active and supportive of the ESDP despite initial reluctance. Drawing on Reuben Wong's multidimensional model of Europeanization and new research undertaken primarily through interviews with key officials, I argue that Sweden has embarked on a journey from sceptical and hesitant participant to one of its main driving forces. Although the ESDP has had a major influence on Swedish security policy, I argue that the Swedish government has had a major impact on shaping the current character of the ESDP. I point to an interwoven relation between European and domestic levels, thus confirming the bi-directional character of the process of Europeanization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Sweden and Development of the European Security and Defence Policy: A Bi-Directional Process of Europeanization.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | LEE-OHLSSON, FREDRICK |
Zeitschrift: | Cooperation & Conflict, Jg. 44 (2009-06-01), Heft 2, S. 123-142 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2009 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 0010-8367 (print) |
DOI: | 10.1177/0010836709102731 |
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