Information on "Small States"
February 2013
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6 Feb 2013
Learning from Small Countries?
Author: Daniel Gros
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This commentary discusses the validity of relying on individual small country examples as evidence that a particular strategy for overcoming the economic crisis, such as fiscal austerity, works best. More on «Learning from Small Countries?» -
Feb 2013
Qatar's International Role
Author: J. E. Peterson
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This policy brief explores reasons for Qatar's transformation into an internationally recognized player. More on «Qatar's International Role»
October 2012
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24 Oct 2012
Small States in UN System: Constraints, Concerns, and Contributions
Author: Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper discusses that the Small states in the global system are seeking to organize themselves effectively in the international scene. More on «Small States in UN System: Constraints, Concerns, and Contributions»
August 2012
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2 Aug 2012
Social Policies in Samoa
Author: Desmond U Amosa
Publisher: United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) / Commonwealth Secretariat
This paper discusses the social policies in Samoa that fostered social progress in the country since independence: the welfare state; social cohesion; participative democracy; and the rule of law. More on «Social Policies in Samoa» -
2 Aug 2012
Social Policies in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu
Author: Biman Chand Prasad, Paul Kausimae
Publisher: United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) / Commonwealth Secretariat
This paper traces the development of social policies in the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. More on «Social Policies in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu»
June 2012
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4 Jun 2012
How Goliath Slew David at the United Nations
Author: Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
In 2012 five smaller member-states of the United Nations – Singapore, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Jordan, and Liechtenstein – describing themselves as the ‘Small Five’ or ‘S5’ sought to have a resolution adopted in the General Assembly. More on «How Goliath Slew David at the United Nations»
April 2012
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4 Apr 2012
Development of Cyber Defense Strategies on the Foundations of Strategic Culture
Author: Adriana Dvorsak
This paper lays out the elements of a cyber strategy for small countries. More on «Development of Cyber Defense Strategies on the Foundations of Strategic Culture»
March 2012
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5 Mar 2012
Global Networks of Mediation
Author: Peter T Coleman, David Lanz, Simon J A Mason, Touko Piiparinen, Mika Aaltola, Mikael Wigell, Tanja Tamminen, Ari Kerkkänen, Nora Fisher, Ville Brummer, Roxana Cristescu, Meeri-Maria Jaarva, Kirsi Joenpolvi, C Andrew Marshall, Suvi Tuominen, Heli Kanerva
Publisher: Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)
This edited volume analyses the evolving field of global peace mediation from a Finnish perspective. More on «Global Networks of Mediation» -
Mar 2012
Beyond Rugby and Cricket: Which Sovereignty to Small Nations?
Author: Seán Golden
Publisher: CIDOB Foundation
In an economy where markets and corporations are multinational or supranational, the sovereignty of a small nation-state has become a very weak defense. More on «Beyond Rugby and Cricket: Which Sovereignty to Small Nations?»
January 2012
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23 Jan 2012
Small Island Developing States and Climate Change
Author: Raúl I Alfaro‐Pelico
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
This paper examines the consequences of climate change on small island developing states. More on «Small Island Developing States and Climate Change»
