Regional Leadership in Post-Soviet Eurasia: The Strategies of Russia, China, and the European Union (Routledge Contemporary Russia and Eastern Europe Series)

Synopsis

This book explores power in international relations, in a world characterized by the growing competition of major powers for smaller nations. Focusing on the major powers and smaller countries of Eurasia, it argues that power in international relations is different from coercion and is rather a social contract between a leader state and follower states where reciprocity is key and where leadership relationships cannot be adequately explained by focusing solely on the leader. It challenges the perception that genuine regional leadership is quite common, contending instead that it is rare; that much more often major powers make claims for leadership; and that regional leadership does not indicate the status of a particular state, but rather the social role of the leader, which is recognized by its followers, a role which is always relative and based on communication and constant interaction with followers. The book highlights the important role followers play in recognizing regional power, the importance for a state's regional leadership strategy in creating and holding a valuable position attractive for followers and delivering greater value to followers compared to other potential leaders.

Copyright:

2023

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781000889970

Related ISBNs:

9781003311300, 9781032317793, 9781032317786

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

05/22/23

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Irina Busygina and Svetlana Krivokhizh

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

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No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Social Studies

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Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Irina Busygina

Edited by:

Svetlana Krivokhizh