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Small-State Diplomacy in an Era of Geopolitical Fragmentation
A new analysis argues that small states are gaining importance as great-power rivalry fractures the international order. With blocs hardening and multilateral institutions strained, smaller countries are using flexibility, coalition-building and niche diplomacy to protect their interests and punch above their weight. The piece examines the strategies such states can deploy when the rules-based system weakens and global politics become increasingly fragmented.
Why now: Rising geopolitical tensions have renewed attention on how smaller nations can navigate a divided world order.
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- Small-State Diplomacy in an Era of Geopolitical Fragmentation · Modern Diplomacy
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