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ID142420
Title ProperRationalist state, revolutionist EU and realist war
Other Title InformationAustria in international society
LanguageENG
AuthorTroy, Jodok
Summary / Abstract (Note)This article examines Austria's position as a small, neutral state in the international society as framed by the English School. This examination is chiefly done in the face of the effects of great power conflicts and their impact on Western Europe's society of states. In doing so, the article provides insights to the fundamental puzzles concerning the ways power is managed between states, great and small alike. The article surveys how war (such as in South Ossetia in 2008) and war-like incidents affected Austria's position in the international society and the understanding of its place in great power conflicts between East and West. I argue that neutrality, despite European integration in the context of a peaceful international society, remains a political option for small states such as Austria. This option is especially lively if there is a domestic sentimental attachment to it and sticking to it does not undermine domestic or European and international foreign policy rationale and interests.
`In' analytical NoteCambridge Review of International Affairs Vol. 28, No.4; Dec 2015: p.641-656
Journal SourceCambridge Review of International Affairs Vol: 28 No 4
Key WordsAustria ;  International Society ;  European Foreign Policy ;  Rationalist State ;  Revolutionist EU ;  Realist War ;  Great Power Conflicts ;  International Foreign Policy


 
 
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