european union and neonationalism
concepts and models
Models
Classical
Spykman
The state had
two goals: the
defense of
territory and
maintaining
independence on
all fronts: political,
economic, legal,
etc.
Critical
Kjellen
Nation-state
was infused
with
nationalism; to
promote the
interests of
the nation
state was
particular
people or
racial group
and culture
they created.
Ratzel
People
have
always
been in a
competition
for space
Concepts
Geopolitical
order
The
European
Union has its
own set of
rules that has
moved beyond
the borders
of one
country and
installed itself
in 28
nation-states.
Nation &
State
One of the
difficulties of
achieving a
Political union
in europe and
why the
neo-nationalism
movements
are against the
further growth
of unification.
Polyarchy
The
power is
invested
not in
just one
state,
but in
multiple
Pillars of progress
Unrestricted
trade and
investment,
free
enterprise
and free
flow of
cultural
exchange