EPISODE · Apr 21, 2023 · 39 MIN
Understanding Europe: Open Strategic Autonomy?
from Maastricht Diplomat · host Maastricht Diplomat
In today’s episode Brendan and Charelle wrestle with the concept of strategic autonomy, also referred to as strategic sovereignty and possibly other names. You might have seen the term circulating online in light of Macron’s recent visit to China. But what does it actually mean to be strategically autonomous? Join them as they talk to Dr. Sophie Vanhoonacker, an expert in European external relations, to unpack this concept. Secondary Sources: President Macron's Sorbonne speech, 2017 - in Text and Video Format. Trade policy review of the European Commission, 2021 Understanding Europe: Forged in Crisis Understanding Europe: Digital Sovereignty
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In today’s episode Brendan and Charelle wrestle with the concept of strategic autonomy, also referred to as strategic sovereignty and possibly other names. You might have seen the term circulating online in light of Macron’s recent visit to China. But what does it actually mean to be strategically autonomous? Join them as they talk to Dr. Sophie Vanhoonacker, an expert in European external relations, to unpack this concept. Secondary Sources: President Macron's Sorbonne speech, 2017 - in Text and Video Format. Trade policy review of the European Commission, 2021 Understanding Europe: Forged in Crisis Understanding Europe: Digital Sovereignty
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