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Zusatztext "Scholars of international relations have not paid much attention to what makes relations between some states 'special'. Kristin Haugevik's fine book helps filling this gap. Employing a social constructivist lens! she offers a neat framework linking language and diplomatic practice to shed light on the inner-workings and long term dynamics of 'special relationships'. Very well crafted and clearly written! this is a most welcome contribution to the IR literature on interstate friendship." - Dr Felix Berenskoetter! SOAS University of London! UK."Haugevik's account of 'special relationships' resists the temptation to reify a category of practice; as such! she is able to remain squarely focused on the plethora of activity that it takes to shore up such a relationship between two states. Her remarkable study discloses the practical effort that goes into the production and reproduction of 'specialness!' complementing interest-based explanationsby directing our attention to dynamic performances of state identity." - Patrick Thaddeus Jackson! American University! USA. Informationen zum Autor Kristin Haugevik is Senior Research Fellow at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI). Klappentext While much scholarly work exists on alleged instances of special relationships, and on inter-state cooperation and alliances more generally, little systematic and theory informed research has been conducted on how special relationships evolve and unfold in practice. This book offers such a comprehensive study. Zusammenfassung While much scholarly work exists on alleged instances of special relationships, and on inter-state cooperation and alliances more generally, little systematic and theory informed research has been conducted on how special relationships evolve and unfold in practice. This book offers such a comprehensive study. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction 2. What is a special relationship? 3. Theorizing special relationships as a social process 4. Friends, partners or ‘poodle politics’? 5. Photo-ops and open doors 6. When lodestars fade 7. Conclusion: How relationships become special ...
