Confrontational and Cooperative Regional Orders: Managing Regional Security in World Politics

This book explores the evolution of cooperative and confrontational regional orders in the post-Cold War era, comparing non-Western regional orders and analyzing Central Eurasia and South America from 1989-2017. It demonstrates that soft engagement strategies from extra-regional great powers and internationalist domestic coalitions promote peaceful interaction, while hard engagement strategies from great external powers and nationalist coalitions within democratic backsliding present negative outlooks for regional cooperation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of cooperative and confrontational regional orders in the post-Cold War era. Employing a push-and-pull framework, it explores the evolution of regional dynamics and examines the transformation and authority of governing arrangements among key regional actors responsible for managing security and institutional cooperation. By adopting a novel approach to comparing non-Western regional orders, the book seeks to bridge the gap between International Relations disciplinary approaches and area studies.

The empirical section of the book focuses on Central Eurasia and South America, spanning from 1989 to 2017. Through the use of case studies and in-depth interviews with decision-makers, practitioners, and experts, the volume showcases the impact of soft engagement strategies from extra-regional great powers and internationalist domestic coalitions framed within stable democratic polities on fostering peaceful interaction. Conversely, it highlights the negative outlooks for regional cooperation posed by hard engagement strategies from great external powers coupled with nationalist coalitions within democratic backsliding in key regional powers.

This book is a valuable resource for students of regional security, comparative politics, area studies, and International Relations. It offers a deep understanding of the complex interplay between regional dynamics, governance arrangements, and international relations, providing insights into the forces shaping the global landscape.

Weight: 458g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367785222