Title Dynamics of European Union, Russia and USA political relations (1990-2016) /
Translation of Title Europos Sąjungos, Rusijos ir Jungtinių Amerikos Valstijų politinių santykių dinamika 1990-2016.
Authors Veiverytė, Goda
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Pages 72
Keywords [eng] European Union ; international relations ; international political economy ; Russia ; sanctions
Abstract [eng] The master‘s work describes dynamics of European Union political relations with the USA and Russia in 1990-2016. The presumption is made that politic and economic relations are inseparable in today‘s world. It is also considered that political decisions made in states has a visible influence for state economy. The first section quite consistently describes the theoretical part of work. This section is used to define the concept of terminology. International Political Economy theories were identified and applied for each selected research object. The model of International Relations was created in this section for understanding this complex academic approach. Classified theories helped to identify main approach of IR which was the base for further analysis. Each major theory of International Political Economy was integrated with selected states political models. The second part thoroughly describes the EU political relations with USA and Russia. Methodology is discussed in this chapter. Initially, it discusses a methodology and selected explanatory indicators used in the selection of the final project in the longer part of the study. The analyze of adopted resolutions and importance for transatlantic cooperations is deeply analyzed in this section. This chapter underlines the stability of political relations, both sides willingness to cooperate and to develop both political and economic relations. This section is also used for a distinction of important agreements that allow the further development of cooperation. In the light of today‘s events in the world, this chapter focus on Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership agreement. The positive effect on economic stability and political cooperation were identified. The rest part of this chapter is used to analyze in detail quite problematic relations between the Eu and Russia. Much attention is paid to the problems which have caused difficult political and economic cooperation. The huge attention is paid for the presidency of Vladimir Putin because of the notable changes in Russia‘s approach to the EU. Putin's policy defines the main characteristic features which can not be ignored. The model of essential difference promoters was created. Particular attention is given to the European Union and the United States sanctions against Russia. This chapter analyze in details the reasons for sanctions adaptation and their impact on the Russian economy. Also in this section is identified and analyzed how the European Union works as a unit consisting of 28 different countries. The biggest attention is paid for reasons weakening the impact of sanctions.
Dissertation Institution Kauno technologijos universitetas.
Type Master thesis
Language English
Publication date 2017