This essay provides an overview of the literature in the field of small states studies. It
analyses the development of the discipline, and in particular how vulnerability and a lack of …

The concept of Europeanization is relevant also to the foreign policy realm, as it facilitates an
exploration of the distinctiveness of the foreign policies of states which are members of the …

An examination of shifting global power dynamics in climate change politics, and how this
affects our ability to achieve equitable and sustainable climate outcomes. After nearly a …

Size matters in international relations. Owing to their unique vulnerabilities, small states
have different needs, adopt different foreign policies, and have a harder time achieving …

In recent years, scholars have devoted increased attention to the agency of small states in
International Relations. However, the conventional wisdom remains that while not …

Small states are crucial actors in world politics. They attract outsized attention from great
powers, populate international organizations, and shape international norms. Despite that …

This book explores the post-national defense and its gender implications. Specifically, it
explores how the United Nations Security Council resolution to increase the participation of …

This paper develops a typology of strategies used by political actors to place issues on the
Europena Union (EU) agenda. In doing so, it builds on a theoretically derived twofold …

The most recent EU-enlargements have considerably increased the number of small
member states. In the EU-27, 19 countries have fewer votes in the Council of Ministers than …

Social power, defined as" the ability to set standards, create norms and values that are
deemed legitimate and desirable, without resorting to coercion or payment", is a central part …