Overseas Territories in World Affairs: Linking up Subnational, National and International Politics

This book examines political developments in overseas territories of France, the United States, China, Denmark, the Netherlands, Russia, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, and New Zealand, highlighting their significance in issues such as decolonisation, self-determination, post-colonialism, globalisation, climate change, and international rivalries. It offers case studies of these territories' interactions with the mainland and the international community, particularly in the age of the strategic shift towards the Indo-Pacific.

Format: Hardback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2024
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of political developments in a diverse range of overseas territories, including Guam, Diego Garcia, New Caledonia/Kanaky, Greenland/Kalaallit Nunaat, Sakhalin, Kuril, Puerto Rico, and other locations worldwide. These subnational island jurisdictions, situated across the globe, are of significant interest due to their intersection with various evolving issues such as decolonisation, self-determination, post-colonialism, globalisation, climate change, and innovative governance patterns. Moreover, they serve as intriguing "hotspots" for analysing international rivalries, conflicts related to illegal migration, disputes over exclusive economic zones (EEZ), and clashes between mainlands and islands. Additionally, they offer valuable case studies to understand the interplay of subnational, national, and international politics, particularly in the context of the strategic shift towards the Indo-Pacific. Fred Constant's book highlights the importance of these often overlooked territories in contemporary world affairs.

Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031642326
Edition number: 2024 ed.