Building Strategy Partnership

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses one of the most diverse coalitions to emerge in recent times - that of the European Union, or EU. The paper examines the EU in the scope of "five lenses class theory". That is, it looks at formality, power, risk, structure and time frame with regard to the EU. The paper then presents a set of recommendations for the coalition as it moves into the future.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review of Relevant Literature
Analysis of the Coalition According to "Five Lenses Class Theory"
Recommendations

From the Paper:

"Overall, the EU should institute more rigid guidelines in terms of how nations that are affiliated with the coalition receive, and use, power. In this instance, power refers to the trading privileges, military latitude, and human rights activities of the member nations involved. When there are safeguards in place to in essence police the members of the coalition, it will gain credibility and avoid entanglements abroad. By regulating the power that flows through the EU, the risks associated with the maintenance, and future growth of the coalition will be greatly reduced. Timeframes are also important, especially in terms of strategic planning and growth. It would be wise for the EU to establish, and adhere to, a timeline that keeps the achievement of established goals on track. Lastly, the structure of the EU is very important; while the temptation in the formation of coalitions is to make them as large and unwieldy as possible, this is an exception. Because of the innovative nature of the EU, it will undoubtedly have to evolve substantially to achieve goals and remain viable in future years as the global economy likewise matures. Therefore, the agility of the EU will be very important."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Borowiec, Andrew. "EU Expansion Sows Doubt About the Future." World and I October 2004: 10.
• Brittan, Samuel. "International Economy." 18 3 (2004): 34+.
• Cohen, Jean L. The Limits of Marxian Critical Theory The Limits of Marxian Critical Theory. Amherst, MA: University of Massachusetts Press, 1982.
• Gorvett, Jon. "Now You See It, Now You Don't." The Middle East Nov. 2003: 20+.
• Springer, Beverly. The European Union and Its Citizens:the Social Agenda. Westport, CT: Greenwood P, 1994.

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