The Middle Power Paradox: Material Capabilities and the Crisis of Multilateralism
Alternatives: Global, Local, Political
Published online on June 30, 2026
Abstract
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The contemporary literature on middle powers is deeply divided between a liberal functionalist view of “Traditional” powers (e.g., Canada and Norway) as systemic stabilizers and a realist view of “Emerging” powers (e.g., Turkey and Brazil) as reformist ...
The contemporary literature on middle powers is deeply divided between a liberal functionalist view of “Traditional” powers (e.g., Canada and Norway) as systemic stabilizers and a realist view of “Emerging” powers (e.g., Turkey and Brazil) as reformist ...