Can the EU become a Hegemon

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  • Could the EU become a HEGEMON?
    • The EU can be seen as an EXERTING HEGEMON
    • It is supported by LEGITIMACY-POOLED SOVEREIGNTY
    • The EU has SOVEREIGNTY over its MEMBER STATES- they have to OBIDE by HEGEMON
      • It is supported by LEGITIMACY-POOLED SOVEREIGNTY
    • Its IDEOLOGY & IDEAS of things like HR, are EXERTED & INFLUENCED over its MEMBER STATES
      • Giving the EU HEGEMONIC POWER
      • The EU has SOVEREIGNTY over its MEMBER STATES- they have to OBIDE by HEGEMON
        • this is why CHINA has NOT become a HEGEMON (lacks the protection of HR)
      • Hegemons needs a STRENGTH of HARD, SOFT & SMART POWER (NYE)
        • Also requires STRUCTURAL POWER
          • Therefore, the EU CANNOT BE A HEGEMON because
            • It does NOT have a MILITARY or a LARGE ECONOMY
              • Just has TRADE LINKS & SOFT POWER
            • Hegemons needs a STRENGTH of HARD, SOFT & SMART POWER (NYE)
              • Also requires STRUCTURAL POWER
                • Therefore, the EU CANNOT BE A HEGEMON because
                  • It does NOT have a MILITARY or a LARGE ECONOMY
                    • Just has TRADE LINKS & SOFT POWER

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