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Intro -- Foreword by Olli Rehn -- A Baby-Boomer Intellectual with Research Topics Ranging from Peace Studies and Arms Control to Small States and Globalization -- Preface by Allan Rosas -- A Personal Testimony -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Part I The Author -- 1 My Journey: From the Countryside to the World -- 1.1 The International Context -- 1.2 Education -- 1.2.1 Early Years in the Countryside -- 1.2.2 Studies at the University of Tampere -- 1.3 Career -- 1.3.1 Beginning a Research Career -- 1.3.2 Professor, Helsinki University -- 1.3.3 Professorships at Foreign Universities -- 1.3.4 Director of Kroc Institute, University of Notre Dame -- 1.3.5 Director, Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies -- 1.3.6 President, the Academy of Finland -- 1.3.7 Executive Director, Finnish Institute of International Affairs -- 1.3.8 Chair of the Executive Board, University of Lapland -- 1.4 Focal Points of Research -- 1.4.1 Finnish Foreign Policy and Small-State Research -- 1.4.2 Disarmament and Détente -- 1.4.3 World-Systems Analysis -- 1.4.4 Research on Conflicts and Their Resolution -- 1.4.5 Globalization and Its Impact -- 1.5 Teaching and Students -- 1.6 International Research Organizations -- 1.7 Political and Social Influence -- 1.7.1 The Palme Commission -- 1.8 Concluding Remarks -- 1.9 Attachment: Curriculum Vitae of Raimo Väyrynen -- 1.9.1 Professor Emeritus -- 1.9.2 Academic Appointments -- 1.9.3 Academic Administration -- 1.9.4 Finnish Academic Associations -- 1.9.5 International Academic Associations -- 1.9.6 International Organizations -- 1.9.7 Public Positions in Finland -- 1.9.8 Academic Expert Statements -- 1.9.9 Editorial Positions -- 2 Comprehensive Bibliography of Raimo Väyrynen -- Part II Selection of Core Articles: A Small States and Finnish Foreign Policy -- 3 On the Definition and Measurement of Small Power Status -- 3.1 Introduction.

This book provides a broad overview of Professor Raimo Vayrynens academic work, his role in international research organizations, and his contributions to policy debates. It offers an interesting review of important political issues during the time span of half a century, from disarmament in Europe to the changing relationship between state sovereignty and transnational forces. Vayrynen has dealt with the changing agenda of peace and international relations, security and the arms race, and the world economy. This book provides comprehensive analyses of the regional and systemic structure of international relations, with the emphasis on conflicts and warfare between nations. It argues that while states, even smaller ones, still matter, transnational issues are increasingly important. Taking a historical perspective, the articles suggest that large-scale violence and arms races have been recurrent and cyclical phenomena in international relations. These events reflect the deep-seated inequalities in the political and economic systems which, moreover, vary considerably between regions. The publication is important reading for any researcher as well as students, policy-makers and the science-oriented public at large. Traces the changing agenda of international relations from disarmament and the world economy to the changing relationship between state sovereignty and transnational forces. Provides analyses of the regional and systemic structure in international relations, with the emphasis on conflicts and warfare. Argues that large-scale violence and the arms race have been recurrent and cyclical phenomena in international relations. Reviews important political issues from peace in Europe to the changing power relationship in the world.