1st Edition
The Other Powers Studies in the Foreign Policies of Small States
Originally published in 1972, this book examines the scope and possibilities for small states in the conduct of their foreign policies. In the introduction the editor discusses the problem of defining the term ‘small state’ and outlines the restraints they face and the type of international roles they play. The subsequent chapters analyse the foreign policies of Norway, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Zambia, Israel, Cyprus, Cuba, Singapore and New Zealand. In each study the author examines the factors which shape that country’s foreign policy objectives, the organizational structures employed to formulate and implement foreign policy, the type and level of international involvement and the methods used to deal with the political, economic and security issues which make up and stem from the external policies. The book will be of interest to specialists and students of government, foreign policy analysis and other branches of international relations
Introduction R. P. Barston 1. Norwegian Foreign Policy Nils Orvik 2. The Foreign Policy of the Netherlands Peter R. Baehr 3. The Foreign Policy of Switzerland Jacques Freymond 4. The Foreign Policy of Zambia Marion Bone 5. Aspects of Israeli Foreign Policy Jacob Reuveny 6. The Foreign Policy of Cyprus R. P. Barston 7. The Foreign Policy of Cuba David Stansfield 8. The Foreign Policy of Singapore Frank H. H. King 9. New Zealand Foreign Policy Reg Harrison.
Biography
Professor Ronald Barston is an international relations specialist in diplomacy and maritime policy. He is a former member of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office,including Law of the Sea negotiations. Other appointments include accredited IMO and CoDirector IMO Maritime Academy,Trieste. He pioneered international training in port state control ship inspection with the International Maritime Bureau and regional maritime safety cooperation in Southeast Asia and Caribbean. He has taught at LSE (IR and Director Marine Policy Programme); King’s College (KCL) ; United States and as an international consultant in Southeast Asia . His publications include The Other Powers ; International Politics Since 1945 ; Modern Diplomacy (5th ed Routledge ) and Diplomatic Methods (Routledge).
Original Review of The Other Powers:
‘A great deal of interesting information appears in this collection.’ Annette Baker Fox, Political Science Quarterly, Vol 89, Issue 2, (1974).
