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Foreign policy analysis of a Baltic state. Lithuania and 'Grybauskaitė Doctrine' by Tomas Janeliūnas takes the reader on an academic-historic journey through a diverse selection of possible lenses, including "small state", "Baltic state(s)", "Lithuanian foreign policy" and "Grybauskaitė as an actor". These not necessarily overlapping paths coalesce around eleven chapters that seek to familiarize the reader with the foreign policy doctrine of Dalia Grybauskaitė, who served as president of Lithuania between 2009 and 2019. In the introductory chapter of the book, the author does not reveal or introduce the reader to the core essence of Grybauskaitė's doctrine. Instead, the author only introduces the sources of studying the doctrine; namely, the speeches of Grybauskaite and interviews conducted while undertaking the research. ; N/A

The changing world order is ushering in a competition of new ideas and norms. This has already ushered a new era of great power politics, which will present challenges for small states. Small European countries in particular are dependent on open rules-based trade regimes, and institutions like the EU and NATO. To adapt to these developments, small states should increase their activity and flexibility of their foreign policies. This article uses Amitav Acharya's concept of a multiplex world order to understand the changes influencing small states. Estonian foreign and defence policies will be studied in depth to highlight the challenges and opportunities available to small states in Europe. The article concludes that a paradox is developing for small states: as nationalism rises and global institutions falter, small states will need to be global in foreign and defence strategies. While small states face resource limitations, there are certain smart strategies that can adapt more successfully to the new world order. ; peer-reviewed

Small state foreign policy in the changing world order: Opportunities and challenges for EstoniaAbstractThe changing world order is ushering in a competition of new ideas and norms. Small European countries in particular are dependent on open rules-based trade regimes, and institutions like the EU, and NATO. To adapt to these developments small states should increase their activity and scope of their foreign policies. This article uses Acharya's concept of a multiplex world order to understand the changes influencing small states. This article argues that small European states should pursue foreign policy strategies of engagement to succeed in a multiplex world. This should be done by adapting to the changing world order, developing relationships outside of the transatlantic region as well as deepening new relationships within the transatlantic region. Estonian foreign and defence policies will be studied in depth to highlight the challenges and opportunities available for small states.The article concludes that a paradox is developing for small states: as nationalism rises and global institutions faulter, small states will need to be global in foreign and defence strategies. While small states face resource limitations, there are certain smart strategies that can make adaptation to the new world order more successful.Keywords: changing world order, small states, foreign policy, EstoniaMärksõnad: muutuv maailmakord, väikeriigid, välispoliitika, Eesti välispoliitika.