Military Strategy of Small States

Edström, Håkan; Gyllensporre, Dennis; Westberg, Jacob

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“…By end of the Cold War era, focus was revived on the small states which centered on the survival strategy and alignment policies in the midst of power tension between the two major powers, i.e. the United States and USSR (Edström, Gyllensporre, & Westberg, 2019). Moreover, the decolonisation process had resulted independence of new nations to which majority were of small states.…”

Section: Interaction Of Middle Power and Small States: History Develo...mentioning

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“…In the literature of IR, the definition of 'small states' has been remained as elusive and not universally well-defined. On the contrary, there are several terminologies as agreed by IR scholars, among others are 'small powers', 'weak powers', and 'weak states' (Edström, Gyllensporre, & Westberg, 2019;Long, 2022). Despite the fact that the definition of small states is multi-faceted, generally the international community has accepted the existence of small states and they are 'empirically relevant polity with IR discipline' (Maass, 2009).…”

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“…The roles could be discussed in accordance three fundamental sectors in the military-security, economic, and political realms. In the militarysecurity sector, small states would likely participate in international negotiation process and peacekeeping mission (Edström, Gyllensporre, & Westberg, 2019). It is seen through Malaysia played essential role in facilitating peace talks in the Southern Thailand region in 2023.…”

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Interdependence of Small State and Middle Power: A Case Study on Malaysia–Australia Bilateral Relationship in the Indo-Pacific

Chooi-Ye

2023

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Security plays a pivotal role in the phenomenon of small state-middle power interactions. Given this paradox of the long-standing bilateral relationship between Malaysia and Australia in the broader Indo-Pacific, the security interdependence is nevertheless often overlooked. Primarily, this paper aims to discuss and analyse the interplay between small state and middle power in securitising the existential and emerging conventional and unconventional issues that pose to their national security. To locate the research objective, Regional Security Complex Theory is ultilised as theoretical framework. Multiple qualitative research methods are used to arrive the findings, include collection of primary and secondary data, in-depth interviews with purposive sampling of informants, and analysis of data by using thematic analysis approach. The findings of this paper argue that both Malaysia-Australia bilateral relationship is fundamentally motivated by security interdependence since both states posit within the same regional complex in the broader Indo-Pacific. The security issues are associated with conventional and unconventional security threats. The small state-middle power security interdependence emanated from the historical development of both states. Hence, an 'agreement' is formed by both securitising actors in addressing their security concerns in the military, political, economic and societal sectors.

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Interdependence of Small State and Middle Power: A Case Study on Malaysia–Australia Bilateral Relationship in the Indo-Pacific

Chooi-Ye

2023

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“…This led to substantial reductions in military defense capabilities and the dismantling of civil defense infrastructure. However, the security landscape deteriorated, notably through strategic upheavals such as the 2008 invasion of Georgia, the 2014 annexation of Crimea, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 (Edström et al, 2018). Recognizing these threats, Sweden reconsidered its neutrality policy, and sought NATO membership 2023, as did Finland.…”

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Exercises for developing civil‐military collaboration capability: A constructive alignment analysis

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Alvinius

2024

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Following the Cold War, Sweden adopted a doctrine promoting perpetual peace, resulting in significant reductions in military defense capabilities and the dismantling of civil defense infrastructure. However, geopolitical events such as the Russian invasion of Georgia in 2008 and the annexation of Crimea in 2014 prompted Sweden to reassess its security posture in 2015, leading to the reconstruction of total defense, and an emphasis on collaboration between the civilian and military defense sectors. Exercises have been instrumental in fostering civil‐military collaboration capability. This study aims to investigate whether these exercises are effective in enhancing capability for civil‐military collaboration. Data collection involved participant observation during seven exercises and was analyzed using constructive alignment (CA). Findings indicate that the exercises did not yield discernible learning outcomes, and this is attributed to the Swedish principles of responsibility, deficiencies in CA, contextual support, and entrenched defensive routines.

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“…The Baltic states are defined as small by various parameters, including the size of territory, population, and economy (Lamoreaux and Galbreath, 2008). Nevertheless, when it comes to foreign and security policy, the essential feature of their smallness is that the Baltic states are weak in defending their national interests (Edstrom et al, 2019;Vaicekauskaitė, 2017). In countries like those of the Baltic states, the national specifics of each country and the survival strategies of small states in the international system require to use every possible channel with which to communicate their interests to the powerful international players who define the conditions in which those states must operate.…”

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The nexus between the Baltic governments and think tanks as instruments of foreign and security policy

Bardauskaitė

2022

Politics

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This study aims to unveil the nexus between the governments of the Baltic states and think tanks (TTs), which work on foreign and security policy. The article argues that the Baltic governments wish to use TTs as instruments of foreign policies, as they are highly interested in influencing well-known TTs abroad to further their national interests. The Baltic states undertake a good deal of effort to contribute to debates in the capitals of the powerful nations through the TT channel, hoping that some form of support can be gained for their positions in the international arena. Meanwhile, the governments expect domestic TTs to be visible internationally and influence policy debates by sending Baltic-favourable messages to foreign policy communities. On the other side of the nexus, TTs adapt to government expectations while also trying to maintain some level of independence. The process of using TTs as instruments to further the aims of governments is based mainly on the perceptions of government officials themselves, who are convinced that TTs should serve policy goals. Governments dominate the nexus because TTs depend on governmental support and/or wish to be helpful in furthering governmental goals.

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Military Strategy of Small States

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Interdependence of Small State and Middle Power: A Case Study on Malaysia–Australia Bilateral Relationship in the Indo-Pacific

Interdependence of Small State and Middle Power: A Case Study on Malaysia–Australia Bilateral Relationship in the Indo-Pacific

Exercises for developing civil‐military collaboration capability: A constructive alignment analysis

The nexus between the Baltic governments and think tanks as instruments of foreign and security policy

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