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Rethinking Middle Powers in the Asian Century - New Theories, New Cases (Hardcover)
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Rethinking Middle Powers in the Asian Century - New Theories, New Cases (Hardcover)
Series: IR Theory and Practice in Asia
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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 theorising 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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