The European Union and the Promotion of Democracy

Focusing on European Union policies, the book examines efforts to promote democratization in East Asia and the Mediterranean, highlighting the complexities of international political change. It delves into the driving forces and obstacles behind these democracy promotion initiatives, emphasizing the EU's unique "bottom-up" approach. While recognizing an evolution in these policies, the author argues that the EU has not succeeded in crafting a fully comprehensive and coherent strategy for democracy promotion.