The European Connection

Abstract

It is highly unlikely that Britain can establish the Third Way all on its own. Some of the elements, such as modernization or social inclusion can well be developed, but in other respects the advent of globalization and especially the implications of EU membership put the goal beyond reasonable reach. A larger, more extensive context seems essential. Two different options appear as the evident alternatives. Firstly, the goal of an updated revived Atlantic Alliance or secondly, achieving integration of the Blairite Third Way into the European Union agenda for the future ahead. Each of the pathways offers attractions as well as constraints.