This book uses a comparative foreign policy research method and seven focused case studies to analyze the foreign policy choices of small states as predicted by the leading three theories in international relations: realism, domestic factors, and social constructivism

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Main Authors:	Jesse, Neal G. 1967- (Author), Dreyer, John R. (Author)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham, MD Lexington Books 2016
Subjects:	Geschichte 1815-2015 Internationale Politik Außenpolitik Kleinstaat States, Small - Foreign relations Electronic books Fallstudiensammlung
Online Access:	DE-473
Summary:	This book uses a comparative foreign policy research method and seven focused case studies to analyze the foreign policy choices of small states as predicted by the leading three theories in international relations: realism, domestic factors, and social constructivism Intro -- Contents -- List of Figures -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Section I: Theory -- 1 Small States as Distinct Units of Analysis and as Different than Large and Middle Powers -- 2 Realism and Small States in the International System -- 3 Non-Structural Factors of Foreign Policy -- Section II: Maintaining Peace: Two Different Successful Approaches -- 4 Switzerland, 1815-Present -- 5 Ireland, 1920-Present -- Section III: Small States at War: The Gamut of Policy Alternatives and Outcomes -- 6 Small European Buffer States in Two World Wars -- 7 Finland, 1939-1945 -- 8 The Third Indo-China War, 1979 -- 9 The Ogaden War 1977-1978, Ethiopia vs. Somalia -- 10 The Chaco War, 1932-1935 -- 11 Generalizations about Small State Behavior -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the Authors
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Physical Description:	1 Online-Ressource
ISBN:	9781498509701