Recently, I have been reading articles about "competition" between the EU and NATO, whether it be for military strength from member countries or other political clout.
But I think it is time for a reevaluation of the relationship between the EU and NATO. The way I see it, there is much potential for cooperation. 22 members of the EU are also members of NATO. Because of this vast overlap, and shared cultural heritage with other NATO members such as Canada and the USA, the EU and NATO share similar values of neoliberal democracy.
I think that the EU and NATO have many avenues of potential cooperation. The EU and NATO could form a joint pan-European military command structure, combining forces to form a large, multinational force that would safeguard Europe and the rest of the West. On the civilian side of the spectrum, NATO could form a parliamentary assembly with directly elected representatives from all 28 member states, similar to the European Parliament. From this NATO could be transformed into an organisation that isn't just military-focused. In addition, NATO could institute a customs union among its members, and possibly a common currency. Given, this shouldn't happen all at once, but be a gradual process. The EU and NATO could exchange expertise in various area; for example, the EU could advise NATO on how to build a democratic intergovernmental organisation, and NATO could advise the EU on how to organise multinational military forces.
All in all, I see many potential avenues of cooperation between the EU and NATO. Perhaps, some day in the future, they could merge to form one large Western republic, united for the common good of all and provide a bulwark for neoliberal democracy.
But I think it is time for a reevaluation of the relationship between the EU and NATO. The way I see it, there is much potential for cooperation. 22 members of the EU are also members of NATO. Because of this vast overlap, and shared cultural heritage with other NATO members such as Canada and the USA, the EU and NATO share similar values of neoliberal democracy.
I think that the EU and NATO have many avenues of potential cooperation. The EU and NATO could form a joint pan-European military command structure, combining forces to form a large, multinational force that would safeguard Europe and the rest of the West. On the civilian side of the spectrum, NATO could form a parliamentary assembly with directly elected representatives from all 28 member states, similar to the European Parliament. From this NATO could be transformed into an organisation that isn't just military-focused. In addition, NATO could institute a customs union among its members, and possibly a common currency. Given, this shouldn't happen all at once, but be a gradual process. The EU and NATO could exchange expertise in various area; for example, the EU could advise NATO on how to build a democratic intergovernmental organisation, and NATO could advise the EU on how to organise multinational military forces.
All in all, I see many potential avenues of cooperation between the EU and NATO. Perhaps, some day in the future, they could merge to form one large Western republic, united for the common good of all and provide a bulwark for neoliberal democracy.
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