The EU’s Compensatory Power Amid Global Transactionalism

Ilik, Goran and Adamczuk, Artur (2025) The EU’s Compensatory Power Amid Global Transactionalism. Studia Europejskie – Studies in European Affairs, 29 (1). pp. 155-171. ISSN 2719-3780

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Abstract

The European Union is a postmodern actor in international relations, emphasising values-driven cooperation over coercion. Unlike nation-states that follow raison d’état, the EU is guided by raison de valeur, focusing on promoting its core values globally. However, the rise of transactionalism challenges the EU’s influence. This paper introduces the concept of“compensatory power”, a form of soft power that strengthens the EU's so-called “value influence” through structured cooperation with international partners. The study explores the EU’s role in global governance and contributes to debates on EU power and transactional foreign policy using document analysis, comparative analysis, and theoretical framework analysis. The findings offer insights into navigating an increasingly transactional world order.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Social Sciences > Law Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Social Sciences > Political science
Divisions:	Faculty of Law
Depositing User:	Prof. dr. Goran Ilik
Date Deposited:	06 May 2025 10:14
Last Modified:	06 May 2025 10:14
URI:	https://eprints.uklo.edu.mk/id/eprint/10917

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