Small States and Institutional Change: the Lesson of Brexit
Tomáš Weiss, Head of Department of European Studies and Jean Monnet Chair in EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies at the Institute of International Studies, Charles University, Prague, argues that institutionalisation can empower small states. He notes their dependence on institutions can also make them vulnerable to institutional change, this is exemplified through the case of Czechia in the EU. This blog is part of … Continue reading Small States and Institutional Change: the Lesson of Brexit
Deeper Integration and Constructive Engagement as Vehicles for Finnish Influence?
Dr Juha Jokela, Programme Director at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, outlines Finland’s status as a small state in the EU. He argues that although public support for the EU is extremely high, Finnish policymakers are concerned with the country’s influence, and are acting accordingly. This blog is part of our project on ‘Small States in the EU’ with the Scottish Centre on European … Continue reading Deeper Integration and Constructive Engagement as Vehicles for Finnish Influence?
Brexit: can regulatory autonomy and level playing field be reconciled?
In light of the recently published EU negotiating directives, Prof. Piet Eeckhout, Dean of UCL Laws and Academic Director of the UCL European Institute, argues that the EU’s demand for UK alignment with EU standards could prove problematic, as the EU itself expects the right to regulate and change its standards over time. Should the UK not be afforded this right? There is a tension … Continue reading Brexit: can regulatory autonomy and level playing field be reconciled?
Small States in the Modern World: Opportunities and Vulnerabilities
Michael Keating, Professor of Scottish Politics at the University of Aberdeen, discusses the factors which make a small state successful, noting that such states have a stake in rules-based international regimes, but have pursued highly divergent social and economic models. This blog is part of our project on ‘Small States in the EU’ with the Scottish Centre on European Relations. At one time, it was … Continue reading Small States in the Modern World: Opportunities and Vulnerabilities
Boris Johnson as a model of rational choice? Understanding the PM’s Brexit strategy
Filipa Figueira, Teaching Fellow at UCL SSEES, assesses Boris Johnson’s decisions as PM. She notes that his behaviour is perfectly understandable, and perhaps even predictable, if we adopt a rational choice perspective. As such, he is a useful case study for those seeking to study such behavioural models. Boris Johnson’s recent election victory may have upset many, but on the bright side it could be … Continue reading Boris Johnson as a model of rational choice? Understanding the PM’s Brexit strategy
