Small states in regional conflicts: the cases of Kuwait and Cyprus
Abstract
Small states in International Relations theory is a topic that has been examined thoroughly especially in the 21st century. This thesis sets out to investigate small states that are in regional conflicts, not only in the frame of the small states literature, but also with the tools for analysis provided by Neoclassical Realism. It aspires to explain the significance of regional conflicts for the international system since such conflicts can be internationalized by drawing in great powers. Taking as a constant that small states operate in their regional system and strive for their survival, this thesis, by setting under scrutiny the cases of Kuwait and the Republic of Cyprus, will pinpoint aspects of small states’ survival strategies in two different types of international system; a bipolar and a multipolar. Through these lenses the study will highlight on the one hand, the impact of the international system on the strategy formation of a small state in conflict, and on the other, strat ...
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