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European Union As An Example : This 4 page paper begins with an explanation of what regional integration means. The essay uses the European Union as an example because it has the reputation of being the most successful alliance. The positives and negatives the EU are discussed along with how this kind of alliance helps in the global market. The alliance is discussed as a conflict resolution body. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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international system" (Allied Consultants, 2002). When regions develop pacts or alliances with each other to accomplish what each region could not accomplish on its own, regional integration has occurred (Allied
Consultants, 2002). Very often, the territory is a country or a nation-state. Some examples of regional integration alliances include the North Atlantic Free Trade Area (NAFTA), the Association of Southeast
Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) (Allied Consultants, 2002). The relative success or failure of any of these or the many others that exist is a an issue
that is frequently debated. A primary purpose of regional integration alliances is to promote a more open or more liberal trading arrangement. Very often, it is only through this
type of arrangement that some nation-states can become more involved in global trade. One of the most successful alliances is the European Union. In fact, more than a decade ago,
Ruggiero (1997) asserted that the European Union was the best example of regional alliances for many reasons. The European Union did not suddenly happen overnight or even over a
few years. It was a long time in the making. The European Economic Community was established initially in 1957, long before the average person in the world knew about
it (Oxfam Education, 2007). This alliance had two primary objectives: to forestall another war, i.e., to encourage and foster peace within the region, and to open trade between the countries
who were members of the alliance (Oxfam Education, 2007). Over the years, the alliance changed its name to the European Union and became a large political organization with rules
and institutions (Oxfam Education, 2007). There are now three major organizations in the European Union (EU): the European Commission, located in Brussels; the Council of Ministers, also in
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