Thursday, March 28, 2024

Coexistence with Bigger Neighbours Policies and Practice

For small countries, relations with bigger neighbours have always been fraught with difficulties. These are rooted in the differences in size and national understanding of identity of big countries. The author tries, however, to analyze the relations in geographical terms and strategies adopted by small countries.

Geographical factors can increase small- and big-nation psychology and behaviour. Moreover, geographical proximity even increases these elements more. It also increases asymetrical relations between small and big nations, further complicating their relations. These are related to big-nation awareness and psychology, the behaviour of each countries involved and the lack of confidence in their relations. Living next to big countries, small countries should adopt policies of “supporting big countries” or policies of neutrality, which is similar to supporting them. Examples of these can be found in policies of Belarus and Kazastan toward Russia and that of Finland toward Russia. The least effective policy is confrontation. This policy can bee seen in relations between Georgia and Russia.

The analysis shows that a reconciliatory foreign policy is much needed in dealing with big neighbours. In fostering relations with big countries, small countries should build confidence and agree on codes of conduct and improve relations with third countries as well as participate in multilateral mechanism to bin responsibility and behaviour of  countries.

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