Eastern Partnership

This work analyses the relationship between European Union and Eastern Partnership countries which includes Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine. We propose to move beyond center-periphery external governance models presume hierarchical, power-based relations. The specific conditions of region require us also consider Russia’s role in as well local factors can challenge EU integration. theory linkage leverage is used analyze complex interactions EU, countries, Russia. Index demonstrates that have rather intensive linkages with especially Ukraine, Georgia. resource revenues allow Azerbaijan be less dependent on both Russia but its trade relations are closer EU. While Belarus Armenia more for these two states powerful.