THE FUTURE OF OUR NEIGHBOURS: EU’S EASTERN PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE
Journal Title: Impact Strategic - Year 2009, Vol 31, Issue 2
Abstract
While little debates are on regarding the ratification of the Treaty of Lisbon, the future of Europe is also called into question, although in different terms, in the region to its East. The present article points to some of the aspects associated with the new EU initiative towards its East while trying to catch a glimpse at the (eastern) future.
Authors and Affiliations
Gabriela DRĂGAN, Iulia SERAFIMESCU
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