Regionalism and the European Union

Question 1

Why did the EU win the Nobel peace prize in 2012

Answer 1

Honoured for 6 decades of contributions to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe

Question 2

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Regionalism

Answer 2

The theory of practice of coordinating social, economic, political activites within a geographical region comprising a number of states

Ranges from intergovernmentalism to supranationalism

Question 3

Economic regionalism

Answer 3

Refers to the creation of greater economic opportunities through cooperation through states in the same geographical region

Question 4

Security regionalism

Answer 4

Refers to the forms of cooperation designed to protect states from their enemies, both neighbouring and distant ones

Question 5

Political regionalism

Answer 5

Attempts made by states in the same area to strengthen or protect shared values, thereby enhancing their image and reputation and gaining a more powerful diplomatic voice

Question 6

Economic regionalism

Question 7

Political regionalism EG

Question 8

Security regionalism EG