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India and South Asia in the world: on the embeddedness of regions in the international system and its consequences for regional powers
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Abstract Regions and the regional powers that characterize them stand in multiple inter-relations with the world system. Yet, theories of International Relations struggle with the conceptualization of this global-regional nexus. This article introduces an analytical tool that allows for the evaluation of the... view more
Regions and the regional powers that characterize them stand in multiple inter-relations with the world system. Yet, theories of International Relations struggle with the conceptualization of this global-regional nexus. This article introduces an analytical tool that allows for the evaluation of the ‘embeddedness’ of regions into the international system and its consequences for a regional power in ‘its’ region. The theoretical tool shows in particular that regional powers do not necessarily have an inherent interest in ‘their’ region and its stabilization or, in general, the provision of public goods. Instead, global interests can prevail. Thus, the decision to engage positively in the region is one that does not automatically follow from relative preponderance as it is assumed by many analysts of regional powerhood in the case study chosen here, South Asia, and across the globe. The applicability of this analytical tool is illustrated with the help of two specific examples – India's conflict management in Sri Lanka and its role in the democratization process in Nepal.... view less
Keywords
international relations; foreign policy; power; theory; South Asia; international system; India
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
regionales internationales System; regionale Führungsmacht; Status und Rolle im internationalen System
Document language
English
Publication Year
2013
Page/Pages
33 p.
Journal
International Relations of the Asia-Pacific, 13 (2013) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1093/irap/lct004
ISSN
1470-4838
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications
With the permission of the rights owner, this publication is under open access due to a (DFG-/German Research Foundation-funded) national or Alliance license.