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Library of Public Policy and Public Administration Ser.: Images and Strategies for Autonomy : Explaining Swedish Security Policy Strategies in the 19th Century by Ole Elgström (2000, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSpringer Netherlands
ISBN-100792365712
ISBN-139780792365716
eBay Product ID (ePID)1847358
Product Key Features
Number of PagesX, 180 Pages
Publication NameImages and Strategies for Autonomy : Explaining Swedish Security Policy Strategies in the 19th Century
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2000
SubjectPublic Policy / Military Policy, General, International Relations / General, Europe / General, Security (National & International)
TypeTextbook
AuthorOle Elgström
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Social Science, History
SeriesLibrary of Public Policy and Public Administration Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight16.2 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN00-060036
Dewey Edition21
Series Volume Number3
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal355/.0330485/09034
Table Of ContentMethodology.- Weak State Security Strategies.- Means and Ends of Swedish Security Policy 1814-85.- The Logic of Images in Foreign Policy Analysis.- Swedish Images of Others, Self and Situation, 1814-85.- Images and Strategies: The Connection.- Do Images Matter? Image-Based Theory and Traditional Realism.- Images, Strategies and the Evolution of Peace.
SynopsisHow do small states approach their security problems? What types of strategic instruments exist for small states, and when and why are certain strategies chosen rather than others? The security of weak' states is problematic, demanding trade-offs in the decisions made. Using 19th century Swedish security policy as an example, it is argued here that small states, in their pursuit of security and autonomy, face a dilemma between abandonment and entrapment, leading to a choice between balancing between great powers or making an approach to one of them. This hard choice confronts both non-aligned and allied states. It is also argued that a focus on the images of decision makers is required as a complement to traditional realist theory in order to gain an in-depth understanding of small state security decisions. This book is special in its focus on small, non-aligned states. Most studies on balance-of-power behaviour limit their analysis to alignment decisions. The study also expands the domain of image constructs by introducing perceived regime characteristics into the analysis, besides images of power and intentions. Audience: Scholars and students interested in foreign policy analysis, particularly small-state behaviour. The book points to the importance of beliefs and ideas in security policy., How do small states approach their security problems? What types of strategic instruments exist for small states, and when and why are certain strategies chosen rather than others? The security of 'weak' states is problematic, demanding trade-offs in the decisions made. Using 19th century Swedish security policy as an example, it is argued here that small states, in their pursuit of security and autonomy, face a dilemma between abandonment and entrapment, leading to a choice between balancing between great powers or making an approach to one of them. This hard choice confronts both non-aligned and allied states. It is also argued that a focus on the images of decision makers is required as a complement to traditional realist theory in order to gain an in-depth understanding of small state security decisions. This book is special in its focus on small, non-aligned states. Most studies on balance-of-power behaviour limit their analysis to alignment decisions. The study also expands the domain of image constructs by introducing perceived regime characteristics into the analysis, besides images of power and intentions. Audience: Scholars and students interested in foreign policy analysis, particularly small-state behaviour. The book points to the importance of beliefs and ideas in security policy.
LC Classification NumberJA1-92
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