Routledge Democracy Promotion in the EU's Neighbourhood Book

Explore the evolving landscape of European external relations with this academic volume from Routledge. This book examines how the European Union approaches democracy promotion in its neighboring regions, moving beyond traditional methods to address modern political realities. The text analyzes three distinct models of democracy promotion. It looks at the traditional linkage model, which focuses on bottom-up support for democratic forces, and the leverage model, which uses top-down political conditionality to encourage reform among political elites. Additionally, the book investigates a third model emerging from the European Neighbourhood Policy. This newer approach relies on functional cooperation between administrations to drive change. By comparing and assessing these different strategies, this volume provides a deep look into how the EU manages its relationships and promotes democratic values through various forms of association and policy. It is an essential resource for understanding the shift from simple leverage to complex governance in international relations.