Small State as a Third State: Switzerland and Asia-Europe Interregionalism

Hänggi, Heiner

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“…In contrast, the case of EU-CAN has vacillated between several forms of inter-regionalism as discussed in the following section. 13 Types of inter-regionalism Aggarwal and Fogarty (2004, p. 5) as well as Hänggi (2000) deploy a characterization of inter-regionalism through the experience of the EU. First, they refer to pure inter-regionalism which essentially links two regional groupings with a certain level of integration, as developed by the economic integration theory.…”

Section: Inter-regionalism: Ecuador's Transitional Periodmentioning

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Ecuador y la Unión Europea: el poder de negociación de los pequeños estados en las negociaciones interregionales

Torres Castillo

2023

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Este artículo analiza la trayectoria de Ecuador como pequeño estado dentro del proceso de negociación interregional, para la suscripción de un Acuerdo Comercial Multipartes entre la Unión Europea (UE) y la Comunidad Andina (CAN). Considera algunos factores influyentes que moldearon esta relación interregional, particularmente el poder de negociación de Ecuador frente a la UE, el cual revela la influencia que el país ejerció en dicha negociación. Además, discute algunas de las dimensiones de la pequeñez de Ecuador y las variaciones del inter-regionalismo. Finalmente, y a manera de conclusión, el artículo ofrece algunos hallazgos y comentarios.

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Section: Inter-regionalism: Ecuador's Transitional Periodmentioning

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Ecuador y la Unión Europea: el poder de negociación de los pequeños estados en las negociaciones interregionales

Torres Castillo

2023

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“…Different definitions are often confusing and contradict each other. The criteria used to distinguish between states or territories due to size vary from straightforward benchmarks of size of territory, population, or economy -as measured in the absolute or relational -to the more complex notion of self-perception of states, nations, and territories, or a mixture of both (Goetschel, 1998;Hängi, 1998;Puppis, 2009). Hence, "any effort to categorize countries as small and large is devilishly difficult" (Lowe et al, 2011b: 22).…”

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“…According to general international practice, the threshold of a population-based definition of small states is to set the upper limit at a population of 10-15 million for developed states, while the lower limit to separate small states from so-called microstates is 1 million inhabitants (Hängi, 1998). Despite certain ambiguity, usage of the term microstate would appear valid, because even the United Nations recognises that such an entity exists (Veenendaal, 2015).…”

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Particularities of media systems in the West Nordic countries

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This study compares the media systems of the West Nordic countries, namely the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Iceland. All three countries are democratic welfare states with considerable institutional transfer from the larger Nordic countries. It is argued that the West Nordic media systems fit into the “Nordic model” when it comes to the perception of media as cultural institutions as well as the central role of public service media. On the other hand, the micro-size of the media systems in the West Nordic countries makes them vulnerable, and makes editorial independence more difficult compared with their larger Nordic neighbours. In particular, media outlets within these micro-size media systems seem more susceptible to clientelism, and journalists seem more inclined towards self-censorship. This article highlights how interplay between small size and distinct local factors shape the media system in each of the West Nordic countries.

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“…Supporting interregional cooperation for the purpose of creating economic benefits has been part of the small state foreign policy toolkit for decades (Hanggi, 1998), especially on the Eurasian continent. In 1994, it was Singapore which proposed an interregional dialogue between East Asia and Europe, and while the idea was supported by the EU and ASEAN as well, the main advocates were small states such as New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway, and the Central European countries.…”

Section: Capitalizing On Eurasian Projectsmentioning

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Towards the Rise of Eurasia. Competing Geopolitical Narratives and Responses

Salamin¹,

Klemensits²

2021

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At the beginning of the 21st century, the unity of Europe and Asia took on a new meaning, leading to an appreciation of Eurasian thinking - which has a long tradition in geopolitics -, allowing different narratives to be born in different countries. The aim of this volume is to present in detail the interconnected geopolitical narratives that are emerging in various countries. As a similar book that examines the image of Eurasia through narratives has not yet been published in the region, this publication can be seen as a ground-breaking step. This work contains studies by experts in geopolitics - both foreign and domestic specialists - that undoubtedly contribute to the development of geopolitical research in Central and Eastern Europe. With their help, the reader can get a comprehensive picture of how the great powers and smaller countries on the supercontinent (as well as in the United States) interpret Eurasia, what the main features are of each narrative, and which factors and processes are helping and hindering their implementation. The publisher of the volume, the lnstitute of lnternational, Political and Regional Studies at Corvinus University, is strongly committed to exploring current developments in geopolitics, thereby contributing to their better understanding. The latest volume in the series 'Corvinus Geographia, Geopolitica, Geooeconomia' may be of interest to a wide audience. As well as being relevant to those interested in geopolitics, it will appeal to those who seek to understand the changing landscape of international relations of the 21st century.

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Small State as a Third State: Switzerland and Asia-Europe Interregionalism

Cited by 10 publications

References 2 publications

Ecuador y la Unión Europea: el poder de negociación de los pequeños estados en las negociaciones interregionales

Ecuador y la Unión Europea: el poder de negociación de los pequeños estados en las negociaciones interregionales

Particularities of media systems in the West Nordic countries

Towards the Rise of Eurasia. Competing Geopolitical Narratives and Responses

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