Where in the world will Scotland be?
Will independence diminish our global standing or usher in a brave new era of international relations? Experts and politicians from both perspectives of the debate discuss.
EXPERT VIEW
Take lead from Nordic countries
Small countries are understandably at a disadvantage when it comes to foreign affairs. Lacking in economic clout and military prowess they often become prey to great power politics. Yet it appears the Nordic countries often seem to punch above their weight, exerting influence beyond their formal power status. For Scots, the success of these small countries at the northern edge of Europe could suggest lessons for its own post-imperial future on the world stage. Läs hela artikeln här…
LARS TRÄGÅRDH
Publicerad på SundayPost.com den 1 juni 2014.[:en]Will independence diminish our global standing or usher in a brave new era of international relations? Experts and politicians from both perspectives of the debate discuss.
EXPERT VIEW
Take lead from Nordic countries
Small countries are understandably at a disadvantage when it comes to foreign affairs. Lacking in economic clout and military prowess they often become prey to great power politics. Yet it appears the Nordic countries often seem to punch above their weight, exerting influence beyond their formal power status. For Scots, the success of these small countries at the northern edge of Europe could suggest lessons for its own post-imperial future on the world stage. Read the article.
LARS TRÄGÅRDH
Published on SundayPost.com 1/6 2014.
