Through the Paper Curtain

As the EU and NATO prepare to enlarge, this volume assesses the likely impact on new member states and their neighbours remaining outside these two organizations. Through a combination of thematic and case study chapters it discusses the economic and security implications of enlargement for both 'insiders' and 'outsiders'. Eight central and east European states - the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia - are preparing to join the European Union in 2004. Three of these states have already joined Nato; the rest, together with Bulgaria and Romania, will do so by 2004. This edited volume assesses the likely impact of EU and Nato enlargement on relations between those central and east European states which are likely to join in the near future and those destined to remain outside. Looking at three thematic areas (economic and trade relations, security and defence, and free movement of people) and five case studies, the book outlines the current relations between the states, how these relate to the past and what impact enlargement is likely to have on their relationships. As the EU and NATO prepare to enlarge, this volume assesses the likely impact on new member states and their neighbours remaining outside these two organizations. Through a combination of thematic and case study chapters it discusses the economic and security implications of enlargement for both ‘insiders’ and ‘outsiders’. Assesses the likely impact of EU and Nato enlargement. Investigates three thematic areas: economic cooperation, security and defence, and free movement of people. Considers five country case studies. Outlines the current relations between the states, how these relate to the past and what effect enlargement will have.