Thesis Paper Final Draft

Benefits of Ukraine Entering the European Union
Benefits of the State of Ukraine Entering the European Union
Alyssa Tobias
Archbishop Hoban High School
International Relations pd. 10
Mr. Milo
May 5th, 2014

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Abstract

With a communist history and struggling democratic present, Ukraine, a newly sovereign state, has been through it’s shares of troubled times. As Ukraine continues to be pulled between
Western Europe and Russia, the question of European Union admission is risen. EU admission will help provide a stable government and economy for the currently shaky state. Other benefits of admission initially pushed Ukraine to consider joining the EU in November of 2013, but
Russian threats caused the idea to be dismissed. The EU and Russia view Ukraine as a prized possession; both are highly invested in Ukrainian affairs. This paper will seek to answer the question: Why should Ukraine join the EU? Through scholarly articles, and current newspaper headlines this point will be proven. Joining the EU will further Ukrainian intentions to strengthen
Western ties. However, as Russia’s closest trading partner, ending agreements with Russia could make Russian aggression increase. In this issue, multiple pros and cons need to be addressed and discussed to prove that EU admission is the right choice for Ukraine.

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Benefits of Ukraine Entering the European Union

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Intro
More recently than ever the sovereign state of Ukraine has continued to question the ticket of admission into the European Union. With the former Yugoslavic country of Croatia last to join the European Union, Ukraine once again has revisited the age-old question (Schneider-Deters).
Looking at growth developments, increased trade relations, and expanded voice in the Western nations; the benefits of EU membership are key improvements that need to be made to the erstwhile communist country

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