Tom Long
Books
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1. A Small State's Guide To Influence In World Politics
A concise guide to how states with limited material power can still shape international outcomes by exploiting asymmetries, choosing favorable arenas, and building coalitions that magnify their voice. It outlines mechanisms of influence—agenda setting, niche expertise, institutional rule-shaping, strategic alignment, and narrative framing—illustrated with diverse historical and contemporary cases. The analysis clarifies the difference between influence and control and specifies the conditions under which each tactic works, emphasizing credibility, timing, and institutional fit. It serves as a pragmatic playbook for diplomats and policymakers from smaller countries operating in a system dominated by larger powers.
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