They prefer international organizations (like the UN) because these bodies reduce power asymmetry and constrain larger states through established rules.
The book tests three major International Relations (IR) theories—Realism, Domestic Factors, and Social Constructivism—across several 20th-century case studies. Small States in the International System: At Pe...
best explains behavior when small states face threats from larger powers . In these cases, they rely on norms, identity, and international law for protection. In these cases, they rely on norms, identity,
In the book , authors Neal G. Jesse and John R. Dreyer argue that small states are not simply "large states writ small"; they possess distinct behavioral patterns and strategic choices dictated by their size. Key Theoretical Findings Dreyer argue that small states are not simply
remains the better predictor when small states interact with each other . In these peer-to-peer relationships, they are more likely to engage in traditional power politics.