ID | 145423 |
Title Proper | Conceptualizing regional powers’ geoeconomic strategies |
Other Title Information | neo-imperialism, neo-mercantilism, hegemony, and liberal institutionalism |
Language | ENG |
Author | WIGELL, MIKAEL |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article argues that geoeconomics, defined as the geostrategic use of economic power, has become an increasingly important feature of regional powers’ strategic behavior. Yet, we still lack analytical tools to identify and compare regional powers’ geoeconomic strategies. The article marks a first attempt to develop a typology for differentiating potential geoeconomic strategies that regional powers may pursue in dealing with their corresponding regions. It merges the regional power focus with a geoeconomic perspective, producing the following four ideal-typical strategies: neo-imperialism, neo-mercantilism, hegemony, and liberal institutionalism. |
`In' analytical Note | Asia Europe Journal Vol. 14, No.2; Jun 2016: p.135–151 |
Journal Source | Asia Europe Journal Vol: 14 No 2 |
Key Words | Geostrategic ; Hegemony ; Liberal Institutionalism ; Conceptualizing Regional Power ; Geoeconomic Strategies ; Neo-Imperialism ; Neo-Mercantilism |