| ID | 163126 |
| Title Proper | In search of international influence |
| Other Title Information | Mexico as an entrepreneurial power |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Covarrubias, Ana |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article argues that the concept of entrepreneurial state is useful for analyzing Mexican foreign policy during recent decades. It argues that Mexico has behaved as an entrepreneurial state, following a limited foreign policy agenda to address national priorities, with important restrictions in terms of resources and agency, but seeking to obtain international recognition as a relevant global player that has influence on world affairs. This entrepreneurial behaviour is analyzed in Mexico's participation in international organizations (UN) and negotiations (climate change), mini-lateral mechanisms (MIKTA), and regional affairs (Central and Latin America). These cases show that, due to its limited capacities and agency, but its desire to become a relevant regional and global player to advance its national interest, Mexico has created coalitions with like-minded countries, pursued limited but domestically relevant global objectives, and invested its scarce foreign policy resources in an entrepreneurial manner. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Journal Vol. 73, No.4; Dec 2018: p. 535-553 |
| Journal Source | International Journal Vol: 73 No 4 |
| Key Words | Multilateralism ; Mexico ; Middle Power ; Regional Power ; International Influence ; Foreign Policy ; Entrepreneurial State |