ABSTRACT
Unlike the “locust years” of disillusionment in the 1970s, during which regional integrative activities declined in Western Europe (Euro-sclerosis) as a result of the revival of nationalism (Clark 1988: 1424-1425), the late 1980s witnessed several new integration initiatives in Europe. The continued expansion of the European Union in terms of scope, depth, and geographical area is a significant achievement.2 This success has had a demonstration effect, encouraging emulation of regional integration initiatives in other parts of the world.
