Pivot State Geostrategic Options

Description

Analysts have long studied the role of pivot states, countries between spheres of influence. What options exist for pivot states to switch alignments varies across pivots. Flexibility in its position in military and trading blocs varies greatly across pivots. Ukraine and Georgia have encountered war with a great power as they sought to change their orientations westward. Korea, by contrast, has enjoyed greater room for maneuver in its region. This paper identifies pivots that have sought to change their alignments from one great power to another and considers how much autonomy these states have in determining their futures.

Period	22 Nov 2019
Event title	International Studies Association Midwest Conference 2019
Event type	Conference
Location	St. Louis, United States, MissouriShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International