Relations between Colombia and Europe 1999-2002 : Alliances and Conflict in International Cooperation

Abstract

The dynamics of cooperation between the European Union and Colombia in the realm of international cooperation can be characterized by a change from that of the “anarchy” caused by the uncertainty of the preferences of the cooperation policy-makers, to the one which leads to the establishment of a regulatory framework in the cooperation policy. This process reflects the conflict between the Colombian State and NGOs in theissue of what must be the focus of security as a central element of the peace process in Colombia.