Description
The results of the Brexit referendum brought out two positions: a sense of rupture that emphasized cultural and political divisions, and a desire to move closer to European institutions. In this sense, the results in Scotland and Northern Ireland were far from the UK, leading both regions to identify this as an opportunity. Therefore, to analyze the different dimensions of the problem, it is essential to consider the role of these independence movements during the negotiation process and to identify the latent internal and external consequences for British and European institutional integrity.
For that, it was decided to structure a qualitative matrix analysis model that would allow the use of multidimensional analysis and an explanatory approach to historical-cultural issues related to the political and bureaucratic approach to Brexit. Also, the methodologies (qualitative and comparative) and methods of analysis (process tracing), based on sources and bibliography on the subject, will allow us to trace the position of both regions in the negotiations and to reflect about the consequences and implications.
The theoretical framework was thus defined: The constructivist perspective, which aims to show that this topic can be grounded and understood through a more theoretical and conceptual approach; Negotiation Theory, which allows to observe the divergence and convergence views of the actors, taking into account the decisions made and the behavior of the parties during the negotiations; and Bureaucratic Politics, not only because it is necessary to consider the positions of each actor throughout the process (actions, negotiations and debates), but especially for the analysis of movements.
