Denmark as an International Actor 706-2006
Abstract
During its long history, Denmark was able to pursue dominant foreign policy in her historical great power roles, while balancing normally was linked with her roles as a medium power. Until the 17th century, a policy of moderate dominance was the prevailing foreign policy mode, to be followed by a balancing mode, which lasted till 1864. The stunning defeat in that war reduced Danish option to a difficult choice between acquiescence and quiescence. Both are typical small state postures because of the lack of influence, but they differ on the sensitivity variable. The sensitive small state must adapt actively or passively to outside pressures, while the less sensitive small state may succeed in dodging situations where acquiescent adaptation would be required.Recommended Citation
Petersen, Nikolaj
(2006)
"Denmark as an International Actor 706-2006,"
World Political Science Review:
Vol. 2
:
Iss.
3, Article 2.
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/wpsr/vol2/iss3/art2