Isolated States
A Comparative Analysis

This 1991 book examines a largely neglected phenomenon in the field of international relations - the concept of the isolated state.

Deon Geldenhuys (Author)

9780521283267, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 9 June 2011

782 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 4.4 cm, 1.13 kg

"Put to the test, Geldenhuys's framework appears to be a valid instrument for comparative research and produces some interesting conclusions." Petrus W. Liebenberg, Orbis

This 1991 book examines a largely neglected phenomenon in the field of international relations - the concept of the isolated state. Deon Geldenhuys begins by discussing how he measures both voluntary and enforced international isolation by, among other things, membership of international organizations, official visits and international censure. He then presents a number of case studies of self-isolation. The remainder of the study is devoted to an analysis of the enforced isolation of Taiwan, Israel, Chile and South Africa. Using a wealth of statistical material, he demonstrates their varying degrees of isolation in the diplomatic, military, economic and socio-cultural arenas of the international community.

Part I. Introduction: 1. Framework for analysis
2. Some secondary case studies
Part II. Political and Diplomatic Isolation: 3. The pariah image
4. International recognition
5. Diplomatic recognition
6. IGO membership and conference participation
7. International treaties
8. Official visits
9. International censure and support
Part III. Economic Isolation: 10. Trade relations
11. Investment, loans and technology transfer
12. Foreign aid
Part IV. Military Isolation: 13. Military agreements, representation and visits
14. Arms transfers
15. Military aid and cooperation
Part V. Socio-Cultural Isolation: 16. Cultural agreements and INGO membership
17. Travel, tourism, air and sea and other transport links
18. Sport, art and entertainment, academic and other exchanges
Part VI. Conclusion: 19. A summary of findings and an agenda for further research
References
Index.

Subject Areas: International relations [JPS]