Small states and the new security environment / Anne-Marie Brady, Baldur Thorhallsson, editors.
Brady, Anne-Marie, 1966- editor.; Baldur Thorhallsson, editor.
2021
UA646.3 .S53 2021
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Title Small states and the new security environment / Anne-Marie Brady, Baldur Thorhallsson, editors.
ISBN 9783030515294 (electronic book)
303051529X (electronic book)
3030515281
9783030515287
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51529-4
Published Cham, Switzerland : Springer Nature, [2021]
Language English
Description 1 online resource
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-3-030-51529-4 doi
Call Number UA646.3 .S53 2021
Dewey Decimal Classification 355/.031091821
Summary This book examines the security, defence and foreign policy choices and challenges of small states in NATO and its small partner states in the new security environment. The main aim of the book is to analyse how these states are dealing with current and emerging security challenges and how they might better prepare for these challenges. A special focus is on new security threats and solutions, such as drones and hybrid warfare. Simultaneously, the book focusses on how small states are responding to emerging old threats, such as Russian aggression in its neighbouring states and increased activity in the North Atlantic. The book makes an attempt to answer questions like: How are the small states of NATO and its small partner states adjusting to the new geo-political and geo-economic environment? Do small states in NATO manage the tension between alliance commitments differently from small states that are not members of NATO? What are the core strategic interests of the NATO and non-NATO partner small states? The book is about the external dimension of inherent size-related difficulties in states and how small states compensate for their inbuilt structural weaknesses compared with their larger neighbouring states. One third of the member states of NATO are small and most NATO partner states are small states too. Small states frequently have a disproportionate effect on global politics and they are more often affected by global shifts of power, yet they have less resources available to address security challenges. The aim of the book is to enhance the understanding of the role of small states in the changing global international security environment. The book presents the theory of shelter (which is derived from the diverse and extensive literature on small states) and uses it to examine how small states respond to new and old security threats. Shelter theory addresses three interrelated issues of common concerns to small states: the reduction of risk before a possible crisis event, assistance in absorbing shocks in times of crises, and help in recovering after such an event. In short, shelter theory claims that small states need external shelter in order to survive and prosper. They are dependent on the economic, political, and societal shelter provided by larger states, as well as regional and international organizations.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index
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Added Author Brady, Anne-Marie, 1966- editor.
Baldur Thorhallsson, editor.
Series World of small states ; 7.
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Intro
Contents
Chapter 1: Small States and the Turning Point in Global Politics
References
Chapter 2: Building Shelter in Washington: The Politics of Small State Engagement
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Politics of Shelter
2.3 Israel
2.4 Norway
2.5 New Zealand
2.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 3: The Hybrid Challenge and Small States
3.1 Introduction
3.2 History and Evolution
3.3 Hybrid Wars?
3.4 Conclusions: Does Sheltering Work?
References
Chapter 4: How to Give China Face Yet Not Bow to Pressure: Albaniaś Delicate Balancing Act with China

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Why China Is Interested in Albania
4.3 Albania and the Belt and Road Initiative
4.4 Chinaś Efforts to Influence Albanian Political and Economic Elites
4.5 Chinaś Global Strategic Communication Strategy and Albania
4.6 CCP Policies Towards the Chinese Diaspora in Albania
4.7 Assessing the Impact of Xi-Era United Front Work in Albania
References
Chapter 5: Small States, Great Powers, and Armed Drones
5.1 Introduction
5.2 The Allure of the Drone
5.3 Give Me Shelter? The Case of Niger
5.4 Conclusion
References

Chapter 6: How to Defend Society? Baltic Responses to Hybrid Threats
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Latvia
6.3 Lithuania
6.4 Estonia
6.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 7: North Atlantic Small State Security 2025: The West Nordic Security Zone
7.1 Introduction
7.2 The Problem with Future North Atlantic Security
7.3 Improving Future Small State Security in the North Atlantic
7.4 Background Information on Icelandic Culture and Attitudes Towards Defence
7.5 Conclusion
References

Chapter 8: From Nordic Peacekeeper to NATO Peacemaker: Denmarkś Journey from Semi-neutral to Super Ally
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Small States in International Security
8.3 From Nordic Peacekeeper to NATO Peacemaker
8.3.1 1864-1945: Denmark as an Anti-militaristic Small State
8.3.2 1945-1989: Military Activism in the Service of International Society (and Danish Status Seeking)
8.3.3 1990-2019: Taking Advantage of Unipolarity
8.4 Conclusion: Lessons for Small States in Theory and Practice
References

Chapter 9: Security in the Nordic Baltic Region and Russia: Towards Enhanced Regional Defence Cooperation?
9.1 Introduction
9.2 The Ukraine Crisis as a Turning Point in the Security Landscape of the Nordic Baltic Region
9.2.1 Denmark
9.2.2 Sweden
9.2.3 Norway
9.2.4 Finland
9.2.5 Iceland
9.2.6 Lithuania
9.2.7 Latvia
9.2.8 Estonia
9.3 The Transatlantic Nature of the Regionś Desired Security Shelter
9.4 Reinvigorating the Regional Dimension
9.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10: Neutrality and Shelter Seeking: The Case of Malta
10.1 Introduction

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