The EU, NATO and the Integration of Europe

The book delves into the Eastern enlargement of the European Union and NATO, offering a theoretical framework of "rhetorical action" to explain the process. Utilizing original data and sociological institutional theory, it argues that the expansion is rooted in liberal democratic values and norms. The author emphasizes how the Western community employed shaming tactics to persuade opponents to support the enlargement, providing a unique perspective on the political dynamics at play during this significant historical development.