Convergent geography and divergent identities: a decade of transformation in the Baltic states

Collection:
Mokslo publikacijos / Scientific publications
Document Type:
Straipsnis / Article
Language:
Anglų kalba / English
Title:
Convergent geography and divergent identities: a decade of transformation in the Baltic states
In the Journal:
Cambridge review of international affairs. 2003, Vol. 16, no. 2, p. 209-222
Summary / Abstract:

ENIn an incredibly short period of time the Baltic States transformed themselves from former 'Soviet republics' into potential EU member states. This article attempts to interpret foreign and security policies of the Baltic States as an embodiment of their emerging political identity. The focus is mainly on the issue of how 'Europe' is being integrated into the national identities of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. This analysis leads to the conclusion that the Baltic States' political identity is constituted mainly within the framework of the meanings of nation-state discourse characterised by the East-West opposition. However, their participation in the EU integration process weakens the symbolic link between the state and the nation and creates tensions between the demands of identity and the actual practices of integration. This might be a hindrance to the Europeanisation of the Baltic States' identity and their international socialisation. [From the publication]

DOI:
10.1080/09557570302047
ISSN:
0955-7571
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