Examining the EU’s Strategic Narratives on Europe-Asia Connectivity Using Semantic Network Analysis
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This study examines the strategic narratives included in the EU institutions' public communications about Europe-Asia Connectivity. The main methodology employed in this study is semantic network analysis, which is an automated text analysis. The results are displayed as semantic mappings, showcasing five key parts of strategic narratives: actors, scenes, tools, obstacles, and projected endings. The primary actors are the European Union's key allies in Northeast Asia, namely China, Japan, and South Korea. ASEM served as the primary setting in the EU's connectivity strategy. The EU's instruments indicated its normative impact on the world economy and environment. The EU's connection policy highlights climate change, socio-economic issues, and the COVID-19 pandemic as barriers. The proper evaluation of the EU's capacity could be significant for overcoming these challenges. Assessing the EU's capability can demonstrate its significant influence and identify potential challenges in the connectivity strategy. The EU's lack of clarity on its strategic visions from the anticipated outcomes may not be persuasive to potential partners of the EU. The EU made significant efforts to strengthen its strategic narratives by creating engaging stories for potential partners. In order to do this, the EU must demonstrate its worldwide influence by proactive promotion and collaboration with partners who could endorse the EU's connectivity policy.
Abstract
This study examines the strategic narratives included in the EU institutions' public communications about Europe-Asia Connectivity. The main methodology employed in this study is semantic network analysis, which is an automated text analysis. The results are displayed as semantic mappings, showcasing five key parts of strategic narratives: actors, scenes, tools, obstacles, and projected endings. The primary actors are the European Union's key allies in Northeast Asia, namely China, Japan, and South Korea. ASEM served as the primary setting in the EU's connectivity strategy. The EU's instruments indicated its normative impact on the world economy and environment. The EU's connection policy highlights climate change, socio-economic issues, and the COVID-19 pandemic as barriers. The proper evaluation of the EU's capacity could be significant for overcoming these challenges. Assessing the EU's capability can demonstrate its significant influence and identify potential challenges in the connectivity strategy. The EU's lack of clarity on its strategic visions from the anticipated outcomes may not be persuasive to potential partners of the EU. The EU made significant efforts to strengthen its strategic narratives by creating engaging stories for potential partners. In order to do this, the EU must demonstrate its worldwide influence by proactive promotion and collaboration with partners who could endorse the EU's connectivity policy.
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