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Record Nr.

UNINA9910743372503321

Autore

Szöllősi-Cira László

Titolo

New Zealand's global responsibility : a small states leading role in establishing progressive ideas / / László Szöllősi-Cira

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer, , [2022]

©2022

ISBN

981-16-7348-9

981-16-7349-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (377 pages)

Disciplina

354.81150006

Soggetti

International relations

International relations - 21st century

States, Small

New Zealand Foreign relations

New Zealand Politics and government

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Conceptual framework: progressive norm dynamics in international relations Chapter 3. New Zealand as a global policy actor Chapter 4. New Zealand's nuclear-free policy Chapter 5. New Zealand's role in facilitating trade liberalization Chapter 6. Discussion: theoretical lessons and New Zealand's future role Chapter 7. Conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

New Zealand often plays leading roles in implementing progressive ideas. This book investigates what explanatory factors facilitated the country to become such a relevant normative actor. New Zealands case suggests that democratic institutions, skilled bureaucracy, and ambitious politicians play the crucial roles to create global influence. The case studies included in this book develop the argument that small states can better influence international politics by focusing on domestic issues. In contributing to discourses on New Zealands possible future role, the book is an invaluable resource to intellectuals, researchers, and students alike.