Raimo Väyrynen : a pioneer in international relations, scholarship and policy-making / Raimo Väyrynen ; with a foreword by Olli Rehn and a preface by Allan Rosas.
Väyrynen, Raimo, author.
2022
JZ1242
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Title Raimo Väyrynen : a pioneer in international relations, scholarship and policy-making / Raimo Väyrynen ; with a foreword by Olli Rehn and a preface by Allan Rosas.
Author Väyrynen, Raimo, author.
ISBN 9783031136276 (electronic bk.)
3031136276 (electronic bk.)
9783031136269
3031136268
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-13627-6
Published Cham : Springer, [2022]
Copyright ©2022
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xxvi, 629 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Item Number 10.1007/978-3-031-13627-6 doi
Call Number JZ1242
Dewey Decimal Classification 327.092
Summary This book provides a broad overview of Professor Raimo Vayrynens academic work, his role in international research organizations, and his contributions to policy debates. It offers an interesting review of important political issues during the time span of half a century, from disarmament in Europe to the changing relationship between state sovereignty and transnational forces. Vayrynen has dealt with the changing agenda of peace and international relations, security and the arms race, and the world economy. This book provides comprehensive analyses of the regional and systemic structure of international relations, with the emphasis on conflicts and warfare between nations. It argues that while states, even smaller ones, still matter, transnational issues are increasingly important. Taking a historical perspective, the articles suggest that large-scale violence and arms races have been recurrent and cyclical phenomena in international relations. These events reflect the deep-seated inequalities in the political and economic systems which, moreover, vary considerably between regions. The publication is important reading for any researcher as well as students, policy-makers and the science-oriented public at large. Traces the changing agenda of international relations from disarmament and the world economy to the changing relationship between state sovereignty and transnational forces. Provides analyses of the regional and systemic structure in international relations, with the emphasis on conflicts and warfare. Argues that large-scale violence and the arms race have been recurrent and cyclical phenomena in international relations. Reviews important political issues from peace in Europe to the changing power relationship in the world.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Source of Description Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed January 13, 2023).
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Series Pioneers in arts, humanities, science, engineering, practice ; v. 28.
Available in Other Form Raimo Väyrynen.
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Intro
Foreword by Olli Rehn
A Baby-Boomer Intellectual with Research Topics Ranging from Peace Studies and Arms Control to Small States and Globalization
Preface by Allan Rosas
A Personal Testimony
Acknowledgements
Contents
Part I The Author
1 My Journey: From the Countryside to the World
1.1 The International Context
1.2 Education
1.2.1 Early Years in the Countryside
1.2.2 Studies at the University of Tampere
1.3 Career
1.3.1 Beginning a Research Career
1.3.2 Professor, Helsinki University
1.3.3 Professorships at Foreign Universities

1.3.4 Director of Kroc Institute, University of Notre Dame
1.3.5 Director, Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies
1.3.6 President, the Academy of Finland
1.3.7 Executive Director, Finnish Institute of International Affairs
1.3.8 Chair of the Executive Board, University of Lapland
1.4 Focal Points of Research
1.4.1 Finnish Foreign Policy and Small-State Research
1.4.2 Disarmament and Détente
1.4.3 World-Systems Analysis
1.4.4 Research on Conflicts and Their Resolution
1.4.5 Globalization and Its Impact
1.5 Teaching and Students

1.6 International Research Organizations
1.7 Political and Social Influence
1.7.1 The Palme Commission
1.8 Concluding Remarks
1.9 Attachment: Curriculum Vitae of Raimo Väyrynen
1.9.1 Professor Emeritus
1.9.2 Academic Appointments
1.9.3 Academic Administration
1.9.4 Finnish Academic Associations
1.9.5 International Academic Associations
1.9.6 International Organizations
1.9.7 Public Positions in Finland
1.9.8 Academic Expert Statements
1.9.9 Editorial Positions
2 Comprehensive Bibliography of Raimo Väyrynen

Part II Selection of Core Articles: A Small States and Finnish Foreign Policy
3 On the Definition and Measurement of Small Power Status
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Some Possible Properties of Small Powers
3.2.1 Low Rank/Status
3.2.2 High Degree of Penetration by Environment
3.2.3 A Given Type of Behavior
3.2.4 Interests
3.2.5 A Distinct Role
3.3 Concluding Remarks
4 Adaptation of a Small Power to International Tensions: The Case of Finland
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Stability in Foreign Policy
4.2.1 The External Environment
4.3 The Domestic Context

4.4 Domestic Responses to External Challenges
4.4.1 The Integration Environment
4.4.2 The Conflict Environment
4.4.3 The Strategic Environment
4.5 Conclusion
References
Part III Selection of Core Articles: The Arms Race and Warfare
5 Domestic Crises and International Wars
5.1 War: An Act of Violence or a Systemic Shock?
5.2 Explaining Interstate Wars as Specific Acts of Violence
5.2.1 Theories of Hegemonic War
5.2.2 World War I
5.2.3 World War II
5.3 Concluding Observations
References
6 Capitalism, War, and Peace: Virtuous or Vicious Cycles

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