Balancing Economic Interests and Political Norms: The EU-Belarus Relations through the Perspective of Cross-Border Cooperation Programmes
The article explores the changing cooperation framework between the European Union and Belarus (1994-2022), particularly emphasising cross-border cooperation (CBC) programs. It examines the different motivations of each partner: the EU’s dedication to promoting normative values and democratic stand...
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Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University
2024-12-01
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The article explores the changing cooperation framework between the European Union and Belarus (1994-2022), particularly emphasising cross-border cooperation (CBC) programs. It examines the different motivations of each partner: the EU’s dedication to promoting normative values and democratic standards, contrasted with Belarus’s more pragmatic approach focused on economic benefits and its strategic position between the EU and Russia. Utilising a mixed-methods approach that includes public opinion surveys, program evaluation reports, and recent anonymous in-depth interviews from 2024, the study reveals the complex reasons behind Belarus’s ongoing involvement in CBC programs.
The results indicate that, despite facing significant political and geopolitical challenges, CBC initiatives notably impact Belarus’s socioeconomic landscape. Even with the restrictive political climate and the intricate relationships among Belarus, the EU, and Russia, these programs offer a pathway for regional development and mutual advantage. The study concludes that while the EU’s normative goals may face obstacles, CBC programs promote cross-border unity and improve regional stability.
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| spelling | doaj-art-505b6b6f4f064569a36f955fb0ce28bb2025-08-20T02:13:39ZdeuYuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National UniversityІсторико-політичні проблеми сучасного світу2519-45182617-23722024-12-015010.31861/mhpi2024.50.57-68159Balancing Economic Interests and Political Norms: The EU-Belarus Relations through the Perspective of Cross-Border Cooperation ProgrammesДмитро Володін0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5314-6191Kozminsky University The article explores the changing cooperation framework between the European Union and Belarus (1994-2022), particularly emphasising cross-border cooperation (CBC) programs. It examines the different motivations of each partner: the EU’s dedication to promoting normative values and democratic standards, contrasted with Belarus’s more pragmatic approach focused on economic benefits and its strategic position between the EU and Russia. Utilising a mixed-methods approach that includes public opinion surveys, program evaluation reports, and recent anonymous in-depth interviews from 2024, the study reveals the complex reasons behind Belarus’s ongoing involvement in CBC programs. The results indicate that, despite facing significant political and geopolitical challenges, CBC initiatives notably impact Belarus’s socioeconomic landscape. Even with the restrictive political climate and the intricate relationships among Belarus, the EU, and Russia, these programs offer a pathway for regional development and mutual advantage. The study concludes that while the EU’s normative goals may face obstacles, CBC programs promote cross-border unity and improve regional stability. https://mhpi.chnu.edu.ua/mhpi/article/view/159the EUBelaruscross-border cooperationnormative powerrational choice theory |
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| title | Balancing Economic Interests and Political Norms: The EU-Belarus Relations through the Perspective of Cross-Border Cooperation Programmes |
| title_full | Balancing Economic Interests and Political Norms: The EU-Belarus Relations through the Perspective of Cross-Border Cooperation Programmes |
| title_fullStr | Balancing Economic Interests and Political Norms: The EU-Belarus Relations through the Perspective of Cross-Border Cooperation Programmes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Balancing Economic Interests and Political Norms: The EU-Belarus Relations through the Perspective of Cross-Border Cooperation Programmes |
| title_short | Balancing Economic Interests and Political Norms: The EU-Belarus Relations through the Perspective of Cross-Border Cooperation Programmes |
| title_sort | balancing economic interests and political norms the eu belarus relations through the perspective of cross border cooperation programmes |
| topic | the EU Belarus cross-border cooperation normative power rational choice theory |
| url | https://mhpi.chnu.edu.ua/mhpi/article/view/159 |
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