Overview
Offers an updated study of why states choose neutrality as a security option in the twenty-first century
Introduces a novel theoretical framework that synthesizes previous research and different theoretical traditions
Contributes to studies on the Western Balkans in the small state literature
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“Small states can make a big difference for an entire region not only for their potential nuicence value, but also for their active contributions to uphold international order from a neutral or buffer-state position. This book is very valuable for its concrete discussions of exactly how this has played out, particularly in post-Cold War Europe.” (Iver B. Neumann, co-editor of Small State Status-Seeking)
“Arguably, most of the states of the world are neither great powers nor middle powers, rather small states. Most of these small states are not members of military alliances. In her book, Radoman, goes in-depth analysing this universal phenomenon, hence presenting new and most welcomed knowledge. She presents valuable insights in the fields of Foreign Policy Analysis as well as Strategic Studies.” (Håkan Edström, Associate Professor in Political Science and Senior Lecturer in War Studies, Swedish National Defence University, Stockholm, Sweden)
“If you want to know why states still opt for military neutrality in the twenty-first century, this is a book for you! To explain how two very different states, Sweden and Serbia, adopted a similar policy, Radoman draws on an eclectic theoretical framework. The book will also be a real treat for anyone interested in small states and their defense policies and European security more generally.” (Filip Ejdus, Associate Professor, Faculty of Political Science, University of Belgrade, Serbia)
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Book Title: Military Neutrality of Small States in the Twenty-First Century
Book Subtitle: The Security Strategies of Serbia and Sweden
Authors: Jelena Radoman
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80595-1
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Political Science and International Studies, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-80594-4Published: 29 August 2021
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-80597-5Published: 30 August 2022
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-80595-1Published: 28 August 2021
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VII, 270
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations
Topics: International Security Studies, Military and Defence Studies