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Rethinking Middle Powers in the Asian Century : New Theories, New Cases

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The term 'middle power' is conceptually fragile. Some scholars have even argued for abandoning it. This book argues that the concept needs to be analysed more profoundly and that new analytical tools need to be developed to better understand the phenomenon. The traditional approach, based on Western states, is insufficient and has become increasingly irrelevant in a transformed global environment. Instead of drawing from a single theory of international relations, the contributors have chosen to build upon a wide range of theories in a deliberate demonstration of analytic eclecticism. A pluralistic approach provides stronger explanations while remaining analytically and intellectually rigorous. Many of the theory contributions are reconsidering how the largely 'Western' bases of such theorizing need revising in light of the 'emerging Middle Powers', many of which are in Asia. Presenting a strong argument for studying middle powers, this book explores both the theory and empirical applications of the concept by rethinking the definition and characteristics of middle powers using a range of case studies. It examines changes in the study of middle powers over the last decade, proposing to look at the concept of middle powers in a coherent and inclusive manner. Finally it aims to further the discussion on the evolution of the international system and provides sound conclusions about the theoretical usefulness and empirical evolution of middle powers today

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Informasi Detail

Judul Seri

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No. Panggil

320 SWI r

Penerbit

New York : Routledge., 2020

Deskripsi Fisik

xii, 239 hlm.: ill.; 24 cm

Bahasa

English

ISBN/ISSN

9781138614871

Klasifikasi

320

Tipe Isi

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Tipe Media

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Tipe Pembawa

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Edisi

ed. 1

Subjek

Politik
Hubungan Internasional

Info Detail Spesifik

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Pernyataan Tanggungjawab

Tanguy Struye de Swielande, Dorothée Vandamme, David Walton and Thomas Wilkins

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