Main foreign policy characteristics of European dwarf states in the 20th century

This article explores the key features of the foreign policy of four European dwarf states that managed to retain their status as independent political and territorial entities by the start of the 20th century: the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Principality of Monac...

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Main Author: Alimova-Nefedova, Mariia Borisovna
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Language:English
Published: Saratov State University 2025-06-01
Series:Известия Саратовского университета. Новая серия. Серия: История. Международные отношения
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description This article explores the key features of the foreign policy of four European dwarf states that managed to retain their status as independent political and territorial entities by the start of the 20th century: the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Principality of Monaco, and the Most Serene Republic of San Marino. The study highlights how, due to their similarities in size and historical circumstances, these states’ foreign policies not only share common traits, but have also evolved in similar ways over time. The article concludes that while there are some parallels between the foreign policies of these dwarf states and other small countries, their strategies, concepts, and instruments are distinct and tailored to their specific contexts.
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spelling doaj-art-5663de1c54044e17ad32af8c6f4a74b22025-08-20T03:50:48ZengSaratov State UniversityИзвестия Саратовского университета. Новая серия. Серия: История. Международные отношения1819-49072542-19132025-06-0125221822710.18500/1819-4907-2025-25-2-218-227Main foreign policy characteristics of European dwarf states in the 20th centuryAlimova-Nefedova, Mariia Borisovna0Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, 76 Vernadskogo Ave, Moscow 119454, RussiaThis article explores the key features of the foreign policy of four European dwarf states that managed to retain their status as independent political and territorial entities by the start of the 20th century: the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Principality of Monaco, and the Most Serene Republic of San Marino. The study highlights how, due to their similarities in size and historical circumstances, these states’ foreign policies not only share common traits, but have also evolved in similar ways over time. The article concludes that while there are some parallels between the foreign policies of these dwarf states and other small countries, their strategies, concepts, and instruments are distinct and tailored to their specific contexts.https://imo.sgu.ru/sites/imo.sgu.ru/files/text-pdf/2025/07/istoriya-2025_2-218-227.pdfdwarf statesforeign policykey foreign policy characteristicsforeign policy strategiesforeign policy conceptsforeign policy instruments
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Main foreign policy characteristics of European dwarf states in the 20th century
Известия Саратовского университета. Новая серия. Серия: История. Международные отношения
dwarf states
foreign policy
key foreign policy characteristics
foreign policy strategies
foreign policy concepts
foreign policy instruments
title Main foreign policy characteristics of European dwarf states in the 20th century
title_full Main foreign policy characteristics of European dwarf states in the 20th century
title_fullStr Main foreign policy characteristics of European dwarf states in the 20th century
title_full_unstemmed Main foreign policy characteristics of European dwarf states in the 20th century
title_short Main foreign policy characteristics of European dwarf states in the 20th century
title_sort main foreign policy characteristics of european dwarf states in the 20th century
topic dwarf states
foreign policy
key foreign policy characteristics
foreign policy strategies
foreign policy concepts
foreign policy instruments
url https://imo.sgu.ru/sites/imo.sgu.ru/files/text-pdf/2025/07/istoriya-2025_2-218-227.pdf
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