欧盟的中亚战略解析:规范与利益

Analysis on the Central Asia Strategy of EU:Norms and Interests

在中亚国家独立后的二十余年间,欧盟的中亚战略发生了明显的改变。导致改变的原因:一是中亚地区形势及其在欧盟外交版图中定位的变化,二是欧盟与欧洲一体化进程的发展状况。虽然经历了三个不同的发展阶段,但欧盟的中亚战略一直保持了鲜明的特色。本质上,欧盟的中亚战略属于规范性外交的范畴。但考虑到实际情况,欧盟也在把握规范性要求与现实利益的微妙平衡。同时,欧盟独特的外交机制赋予了成员国参与和影响欧盟中亚合作的权力与路径。当然,欧盟的中亚战略也存在一定的问题与不足。这也推动欧盟制定与启用了全新的中亚战略。相比于过去,新版的欧盟中亚战略更加务实、更加开放、更具针对性,但其启动时日尚短,最终效果如何,仍有待时间的检验。

Inmore than 20 years after the independence of Central Asian countries,significant changes have taken place in the Central Asian strategy of EU.On the one hand,this is mainly due to the changes of situation in Central Asia and its positioning in the diplomatic map of EU.On the other hand,this results from the dynamic development of the European integration.Even experiencing three different stages,the Central Asia strategy of EU has always maintained its distinctive characteristics.Essentially,the Central Asia strategy of EU can be defined as normative diplomacy.Butconsidering the actual situation,the EU often seek for a balance between its normative requirements and strategic interests.At the same time,the unique diplomatic mechanism of EU gives its member states an opportunity to participate in and also influence EU-Central Asia cooperation.Certainly,the Central Asia strategy of EU has certain problems,which lets the EU formulate and launch a new Central Asia strategy.Compare the previous version,the new Central Asia Strategy of EU appears to be more pragmatic,more open and more targeted.But whether it will work well still need to observed.