Small States in a Shifting International Order (eBook, ePUB)

Redaktion: Williams, Kristen P.; Jesse, Neal G.; Lobell, Steven E.

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A new framework for analyzing global power dynamics and the neglected role of small states

In the decades since the Cold War, international relations scholarship has predominantly examined global power dynamics through the lens of great powersnamely, the United Statesand rising powers such as China. This narrow focus overlooks small states, which are a critical component of the international system. As global power structures rapidly evolve and traditional alliances become increasingly fluid, understanding how small states strategically position themselves is crucial.

Small States in a Shifting International Order provides a fresh examination of how these states navigate complex geopolitical landscapes. Drawing on case studies of diverse small countriesthe Baltic states, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ghana, Jordan, Nepal, and Swedenthe book's international group of contributors reveals the sophisticated foreign policy strategies that enable these states to pursue their security interests amid significant power asymmetries and the shifting international order. By demonstrating how these small states are not merely passive actors but also active architects of their strategic environments, this volume provides a groundbreaking framework for analyzing international relations in an era of unprecedented complexity and interconnectedness.

Scholars and advanced students of international relations will find this book to be an invaluable resource that transforms our understanding of global politics.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Georgetown University Press
• Seitenzahl: 232
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. November 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781647126346
• Artikelnr.: 73725618

Autorenporträt

Kristen P. Williams is professor of political science at Clark University. Steven E. Lobell is professor of political science at the University of Utah. Neal G. Jesse is professor of political science at Bowling Green State University.