Modern Vassalage and Strategic Autonomy
By Piri ·
Modern vassalage describes formally sovereign states that remain structurally dependent on stronger powers in security, economy, and technology. Strategic autonomy represents efforts to manage or reverse this asymmetry, with examples from the Middle East, Central America, South Asia, and Africa illustrating varying degrees of dependence and autonomy.
Chapters
- Introduction to Modern Vassalage
- Conceptual Framework of Modern Vassalage
- Middle East Vassalage Dynamics
- Central America's Limited Autonomy
- South Asian Asymmetry and Autonomy
- African Pursuit of Strategic Autonomy
- Strategic Autonomy as Response
- Conclusion and Assessment
Adapted from Gursel Tokmakoglu.