Middle Powers in Asia Pacific Multilateralism
Middle Powers in Asia Pacific Multilateralism Drawing on insights from differentiation theory, this book examines the participation of middle powers in multilateralism. Through its analysis, the book…
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Middle Powers in Asia Pacific Multilateralism
Drawing on insights from differentiation theory, this book examines the participation of middle powers in multilateralism. Through its analysis, the book argues that middle powers pursue dilution of major power stratificatory forces, as well as functionally differentiated roles for themselves in multilateral diplomacy. Taking Australia, Indonesia and South Korea as examples, the book examines these countries' roles in regional organizations, and particularly during the creation of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and East Asia Summit.
The book sets out a valuable new framework to explain and understand the behaviour of middle powers in