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Title:
The role of overseas missions in the foreign policy of Fiji : an analysis of the diplomacy of a small island developing state
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Author:
Waqainabete, Milika
Institution:
The University of the South Pacific
Award:
M.A.
Subject:
International relations. International cooperation. Fiji | Foreign relations. Fiji | Foreign relations administration. Fiji | Foreign economic relations.
Date:
2012
Call No.:
Pac DU 600 .W37 2012
BRN:
1190650
Copyright:
10-20% of this thesis may be copied without the authors written permission
Abstract:
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in international relations are generally viewed to be weak, vulnerable and marginalised in world affairs. They also have few foreign policy instruments and limited means to exercise influence and promote their interests in the international arena. In this context overseas missions are seen to play a particularly vital role in SIDS foreign policy. At the same time, SIDS must maximize the limited diplomatic resources at their disposal and strategically manage and negotiate the challenges they confront in conducting their foreign policy. These include budget restrictions, lack of skilled expertise, institutional weaknesses and a lack of national capacity.
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