Many of the strengths of research in Foreign Policy Analysis have been overlooked by role
theorists. Role theorists often assume that roles are shared across elites and masses, that …

Regional powers are often conceived of as 'regional leading powers', states which adopt a
cooperative and benevolent attitude in their international relations with their neighbours. The …

We assume that the ideas, interests and strategies of regional powers are highly significant
variables, with the power to influence foreign policy. Yet while comparative research projects …

Water connects, and transboundary rivers connect a host of actors in different states in
multiple ways. Riparian states can depend on each other for sea access, generating joint …

This book presents a new theoretical framework through which to understand the role of
regional powers in creating and maintaining regional security orders. As a result of the …

Regional powers are often conceived of as “regional leading powers,” states which adopt a
cooperative and benevolent attitude in their international relations with their neighbors. The …

China and India are becoming increasingly influential, powerful and prominent countries–
but what kind of states do their leaders and people wish them to become? Will they act and …

Abstract This chapter utilises Positioning Theory in order to examine the conditions under
which a state can effectively be positioned as a regional leader. This theory offers a …

In this article we show that small powers are able to socialize regional leaders using
altercasting strategies. The altercasting operates within the leader's role repertoire replacing …

As the conception of and debates on regional powers have been led by political science,
this paper aims to contribute to the discussion from an economics perspective. Based on the …