INSIDE EUROPE
A NEW GEOPOLITICAL
PERSPECTIVE FOR THE
EUROPEAN UNION
BY MARIA MERCEDES INTROINI*
A
complex international framework of multiple level of
crises shape a new perspective for European Union
institutions and its leaders; it is a must for moving
forward with resilience. It is with respect to that that we must
see nationalist movements as a challenge in addressing a new
and innovative geopolitical strategy based on integration,
institutional reforms, and a reformulation of the traditional
concept of sovereignty.
Even as we explore the impact of nationalist movements
in Europe, the role of US is imperative in reshaping a new
one-on-one relationship. The recent US withdrawal from the
Iran Deal marks a new stage for the European Union to act
under the new framework. The decision comes after several
steps taken by the US administration to impose a strategic line
against any attempts of negotiation with Middle East or global
agreement. Europe must be committed to respect international
agreements in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
The SDG16 — Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions —
supposes a steady work on peace building as the bulwark in
reshaping of institutions and their own fair relationships with
their partners. It is in this context that SDG17 Partnership
acquires a new dimension that must be taken into account by
the EU with respect to their political relations.
As clearly identifi ed by the EU leaders, US is not a partner
anymore; although we could expect that in a few specifi c
situations it would be possible to reach a bilateral agreement,
but nothing beyond that.
An isolationist strategy focused on overlooking
international agreements with the slogan of “America First”
is not in line with the European and global perspective under
the framework of a revolutionary focus marked by the SDGs.
The EU must lead a new process by integrating with
more countries and building new bridges with Asia, Africa,
and Latin America in an attempt to implement the SDGs
on a global scale. For achieving these goals, an innovation
in diplomatic strategies is a must and a new framework of
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