Asymmetric Neighbors and International Relations: Living in the Shadow of Elephants (Routledge Advances in International Relations and Global Politics) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1032283114 ISBN 13: 9781032283111

Publisher: Routledge, 2024

Synopsis

With a range of case studies from every continent, the contributors to this book analyze the challenges that arise for states living with much larger neighbors, and the policies they develop to account for this asymmetry.

Bringing together the perspectives of bilateral relations and the study of small states, this book analyzes a range of scenarios where one or more smaller countries must manage relations with a much larger neighbor or neighbors, from the perspective of the smaller countries. Each case presents different priorities, depending on the relationship between the states concerned, while highlighting the commonalities across the various scenarios. The range of cases and contributors is wide and diverse, with examples including Togo’s relationship with Ghana, Mongolia’s with China, and Colombia’s with Brazil – as well as more widely known examples such as Canada and the United States, or Australia and New Zealand.

A valuable resource for scholars and students of international relations, and public policy of small- and medium-sized states.

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About the Author

Ian Roberge is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration at York University in Toronto, Canada.

Nara Park is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Management at Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.

Thomas R. Klassen is a Professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration at York University, Toronto, Canada.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032283114
• ISBN 13: 9781032283111
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256
• Editor: Roberge Ian, Park Nara, Klassen Thomas R.