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Edström, Håkan
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Edström, H. & Westberg, J. (2025). Military Strategy in an Era of Unipolar Demise: Exploring Strategic Diversity among Nations. Abingdon: Routledge
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Military Strategy in an Era of Unipolar Demise: Exploring Strategic Diversity among Nations
2025 (English)Book (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

This book presents a systematic comparison of the military strategies pursued by five great powers, eight major middle powers and eight middle powers during the early twenty-first century.

In addition to mapping the strategic priorities of these states, the study develops and applies a theoretical framework to explain differences and similarities in their strategic priorities. Moreover, the work evaluates how the stability of the present international system, and the US-led liberal international order (LIO), is affected by the strategies pursued by the US and other leading states. The book aims to contribute to previous research in three ways. First, it intervenes in the debate on the stability of the unipolar system and the US-led international order by offering a theoretical framework and an empirical approach for exploring and explaining the strategic priorities and defence strategies of different categories of states. Second, it aims to fill a void in research on strategy – the lack of a comparative and systematic approach to contemporary strategy that facilitates and guides systematic comparisons and analyses of the alignment and military strategies pursued by both major powers and less powerful states. Third, it provides an empirical contribution to the debate on the stability of the unipolar system and the US-led international order by presenting a documentation of the strategic priorities of 21 states based on primary sources, consisting of official documents such as national security and defence strategies and defence bills. In the conclusion, the authors summarise the empirical findings on the system level, the regional level and the unit level and present their overarching conclusions for the whole project.

This book will be of much interest to students of military and strategic studies, defence studies, foreign policy and international relations in general.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Abingdon: Routledge, 2025. p. 304
Series
CASS military studies, ISSN 2154-3089
National Category
Political Science
Research subject
Political Science; War Studies
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:fhs:diva-13031 (URN)9781032889726 (ISBN)9781032889733 (ISBN)9781003540595 (ISBN)
Available from: 2024-09-22 Created: 2024-09-22 Last updated: 2025-01-24Bibliographically approved
Edström, H. & Gyllensporre, D. (2024). Coalition of the Opting – Part 1: Venturing into new alignment strategies based on financial derivatives theory. Comparative Strategy, 43(6)
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Coalition of the Opting – Part 1: Venturing into new alignment strategies based on financial derivatives theory
2024 (English)In: Comparative Strategy, ISSN 0149-5933, E-ISSN 1521-0448, Vol. 43, no 6Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This article introduces the ‘coalition of the opting’ as a novel alignment strategy situated between non-alignment and traditional collective security. Drawing on financial derivatives theory, particularly options contracts, the approach offers a flexible alternative to rigid alliance commitments. It provides nations with the ability to secure defense capabilities through time-limited, binding contracts that allow future decisions to be deferred, thus maintaining strategic flexibility. The ‘coalition of the opting’ aims to address the predictability and commitment challenges inherent in existing alignment strategies by creating tailored agreements that ensure partner support when needed, without the full obligations of traditional alliances. While not a substitute for collective defense, this concept seeks to lower the entry threshold for binding commitments, thereby optimizing national defense with partner support. Since the ‘coalition of the opting’ is in its early stages, further theoretical investigation and counterfactual analysis are required to assess its viability.

National Category
Political Science
Research subject
Political Science
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:fhs:diva-13032 (URN)10.1080/01495933.2024.2409041 (DOI)
Available from: 2024-09-22 Created: 2024-09-22 Last updated: 2024-11-25Bibliographically approved
Edström, H. & Gyllensporre, D. (2024). Coalition of the Opting – Part 2: Counterfactually Assessing the Theory on the GUAM-cooperation. Comparative Strategy, 43(6), 685-701
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Coalition of the Opting – Part 2: Counterfactually Assessing the Theory on the GUAM-cooperation
2024 (English)In: Comparative Strategy, ISSN 0149-5933, E-ISSN 1521-0448, Vol. 43, no 6, p. 685-701Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

In this article, we test the theory of “The Coalition of the Opting” by counterfactually including a paragraph in the Yalta Charter, regulating the security cooperation between Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, and Moldova, welcoming them to develop both call and put options between the member states. The counterfactual Charter is applied to three examples of Russian armed aggression: the war on Georgia in 2008, the war on Ukraine in 2014, and the full-scale invasion on Ukraine in 2022. Although the application of the counterfactually designed options most likely would not have altered the outcome of these aggressions, our findings suggest that the very existence of a coalition of the opting nevertheless could have compelled Russia to think twice before attacking. Arguably, the additional time could have enabled both the coalition and the Western community to undertake counteractions that factually now were absent.

National Category
Political Science
Research subject
Political Science
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:fhs:diva-13033 (URN)10.1080/01495933.2024.2409042 (DOI)
Available from: 2024-09-22 Created: 2024-09-22 Last updated: 2024-11-25Bibliographically approved
Gyllensporre, D. & Edström, H. (2024). Conclusions - Military Diplomacy in UN Peacekeeping: A Primer. In: Håkan Edström; Dennis Gyllensporre (Ed.), Military Diplomacy: Reflections by Former United Nations Force Commanders (pp. 216-234). Stocholm: Santérus Academic Press Sweden
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Conclusions - Military Diplomacy in UN Peacekeeping: A Primer
2024 (English)In: Military Diplomacy: Reflections by Former United Nations Force Commanders / [ed] Håkan Edström; Dennis Gyllensporre, Stocholm: Santérus Academic Press Sweden, 2024, p. 216-234Chapter in book (Refereed)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Stocholm: Santérus Academic Press Sweden, 2024
National Category
Political Science
Research subject
Political Science
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:fhs:diva-13027 (URN)978-91-7335-076-1 (ISBN)
Available from: 2024-09-22 Created: 2024-09-22 Last updated: 2024-11-25Bibliographically approved
Gyllensporre, D. & Edström, H. (2024). Conclusions: La diplomatie militaire dans les opérations de maintien de la paix des Nations Unies : Un abécédaire. In: Håkan Edström; Dennis Gyllensporre (Ed.), Diplomatie militaire: Réflexions de Anciens commandants de la force des Nations Unies (pp. 247-267). Stockholm: Santérus Academic Press Sweden
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Conclusions: La diplomatie militaire dans les opérations de maintien de la paix des Nations Unies : Un abécédaire
2024 (French)In: Diplomatie militaire: Réflexions de Anciens commandants de la force des Nations Unies / [ed] Håkan Edström; Dennis Gyllensporre, Stockholm: Santérus Academic Press Sweden, 2024, p. 247-267Chapter in book (Refereed)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Stockholm: Santérus Academic Press Sweden, 2024
National Category
Political Science
Research subject
Political Science
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:fhs:diva-13022 (URN)978-91-7335-078-5 (ISBN)
Note

Translation from: (2024) Conclusions - Military Diplomacy in UN Peacekeeping: A Primer: Chapter 12, In: Military Diplomacy - Reflections by Former United Nations Force Commanders. Stockholm: Santérus Academic Press

Available from: 2024-09-22 Created: 2024-09-22 Last updated: 2024-11-25Bibliographically approved
Edström, H. & Gyllensporre, D. (2024). Crossing the Rubicon? NATO-Russian Rivalry and the Revitalisation of Military Power in Northern Europe. Stockholm: Santérus Academic Press Sweden
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Crossing the Rubicon? NATO-Russian Rivalry and the Revitalisation of Military Power in Northern Europe
2024 (English)Book (Refereed)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Stockholm: Santérus Academic Press Sweden, 2024. p. 395
National Category
Political Science
Research subject
Political Science
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:fhs:diva-13030 (URN)978-91-7335-077-8 (ISBN)
Available from: 2024-09-22 Created: 2024-09-22 Last updated: 2024-11-25Bibliographically approved
Gyllensporre, D. & Edström, H. (Eds.). (2024). Diplomatie militaire: Réflexions de Anciens commandants de la force des Nations Unies. Stockholm: Santérus Academic Press Sweden
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Diplomatie militaire: Réflexions de Anciens commandants de la force des Nations Unies
2024 (French)Collection (editor) (Refereed)
Alternative title[en]
Military Diplomacy : Reflections by Former United Nations Force Commanders
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Stockholm: Santérus Academic Press Sweden, 2024. p. 292
National Category
Political Science
Research subject
Political Science
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:fhs:diva-13016 (URN)978-91-7335-078-5 (ISBN)
Note

Translation of: Military Diplomacy - Reflections by Former United Nations Force Commanders

Available from: 2024-09-22 Created: 2024-09-22 Last updated: 2024-11-25Bibliographically approved
Gyllensporre, D. & Edström, H. (2024). Epilogue: Aspects to Address in Future Research. In: Håkan Edström; Dennis Gyllensporre (Ed.), Military Diplomacy: Reflections by Former United Nations Force Commanders (pp. 235-237). Stockholm: Santérus Academic Press Sweden
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Epilogue: Aspects to Address in Future Research
2024 (English)In: Military Diplomacy: Reflections by Former United Nations Force Commanders / [ed] Håkan Edström; Dennis Gyllensporre, Stockholm: Santérus Academic Press Sweden, 2024, p. 235-237Chapter in book (Refereed)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Stockholm: Santérus Academic Press Sweden, 2024
National Category
Political Science
Research subject
Political Science
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:fhs:diva-13028 (URN)978-91-7335-076-1 (ISBN)
Available from: 2024-09-22 Created: 2024-09-22 Last updated: 2024-11-25Bibliographically approved
Gyllensporre, D. & Edström, H. (2024). Introduction: Diplomatie militaire dans le contexte du maintien de la paix des Nations Unies. In: Håkan Edström; Dennis Gyllensporre (Ed.), Diplomatie militaire: Réflexions de Anciens commandants de la force des Nations Unies (pp. 13-37). Stockholm: Santérus Academic Press Sweden
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Introduction: Diplomatie militaire dans le contexte du maintien de la paix des Nations Unies
2024 (French)In: Diplomatie militaire: Réflexions de Anciens commandants de la force des Nations Unies / [ed] Håkan Edström; Dennis Gyllensporre, Stockholm: Santérus Academic Press Sweden, 2024, p. 13-37Chapter in book (Refereed)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Stockholm: Santérus Academic Press Sweden, 2024
National Category
Political Science
Research subject
Political Science
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:fhs:diva-13021 (URN)978-91-7335-078-5 (ISBN)
Note

Translation from: (2024) Introduction: Military Diplomacy in the Context of UN Peacekeeping: Chapter 1, In: Military Diplomacy - Reflections by Former United Nations Force Commanders. Stockholm: Santérus Academic Press

Available from: 2024-09-22 Created: 2024-09-22 Last updated: 2024-11-25Bibliographically approved
Gyllensporre, D. & Edström, H. (2024). Introduction: Military Diplomacy in the Context of UN Peacekeeping. In: Håkan Edström; Dennis Gyllensporre (Ed.), Military Diplomacy: Reflections by Former United Nations Force Commanders (pp. 11-31). Stockholm: Santérus Academic Press Sweden
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Introduction: Military Diplomacy in the Context of UN Peacekeeping
2024 (English)In: Military Diplomacy: Reflections by Former United Nations Force Commanders / [ed] Håkan Edström; Dennis Gyllensporre, Stockholm: Santérus Academic Press Sweden, 2024, p. 11-31Chapter in book (Refereed)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Stockholm: Santérus Academic Press Sweden, 2024
National Category
Political Science
Research subject
Political Science
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:fhs:diva-13025 (URN)978-91-7335-076-1 (ISBN)
Available from: 2024-09-22 Created: 2024-09-22 Last updated: 2024-11-25Bibliographically approved
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