The European Union’s Dilemma: Balancing Normative Power with Hard Power
Journal: International Journal of Social Science Research and Review
Year: 2024

This study examines the European Union's (EU) power through the theoretical framework of realism and liberalism, with focus on its external engagements and global influence. Realism emphasizes state-centricity and power dynamics, highlighting that state’s standing is determined by economic and military capabilities. However, realist scholars struggle to explain the role of the EU in the international system due to its complex, non-state nature. Liberalism, on the other hand, emphasizes cooperati