Studying Small States: The role of security and strategy as concepts

This paper examines small-state studies. It analyses the binary oppositions in small-state theory, power relation, the inherent vulnerability in small-state studies and how security and strategy influence foreign relations of a small state. It examines the asymmetrical relationship small states have...

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Published in:Nordicum-Mediterraneum
Main Author: Jakob Þór Kristjánsson
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: The University of Akureyri 2022
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.33112/nm.17.1.2
https://doaj.org/article/159a1bb742754e5787dfffea96816621
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Summary:This paper examines small-state studies. It analyses the binary oppositions in small-state theory, power relation, the inherent vulnerability in small-state studies and how security and strategy influence foreign relations of a small state. It examines the asymmetrical relationship small states have with powerful states using Iceland as an example.