#23 Anders Wivel: How Small States Survive in a World of Giants

Most countries are not superpowers. They’re not regional hegemons. They’re small states trying to survive in a world dominated by giants.In this episode, I speak with Anders Wivel, Professor of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen, about why small states survive, how they trade autonomy for security, why they still maintain militaries, and what happens to them as the international order changes.We discuss countries like Qatar, Israel, Singapore, Denmark, Germany, and what small states can teach all of us in an era shaped by the United States and China.If you enjoy conversations on geopolitics, international relations, and power politics, subscribe for more.