Baltic States From Soviet Union To The European Union, The

Description: The Baltic States from the Soviet Union to the European Union : Identity, Discourse and Power in the Post-Communist Transition of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
provides an informative and interesting overview of developments in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, as they made the transition from Soviet domination to membership of the EU. It focuses in particular on the concepts of identity, sovereignty and power in the domestic and international politics of the Baltic states.

Table of Contents:
Introduction 1. Identity and Power in National Politics 2. Identity and Power in International Relations 3. Sovereignty and Identity in the Baltic State: A Historical Perspective 4. State and Nation-Building: Creating a Post-Soviet Identity 5. State and Nation-Building: Identity, Economy and Society 6. The Legacy of History: Identity and Foreign Policy 7. Between Russia and NATO: Identity and Security 8. Joining the European Union: Identity and Sovereignty. Conclusion

Author Biography:
University College London, UK