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Small Western European States (Country specifics (Netherlands (Colonial…
Small Western European States
General topics/ interests/ goals
Rich countries
Complicated history
Foreign policy
Focus on neutrality
Security issues "esp. Belgium)
Country specifics
Austria
Neutrality
No foreign bases
No foreign missions (except Bosnia)
European issues
In general, positive relations
Active in organisations and with states
Tries to build bridges (for example, refugees)
Relations with Balkans
Switzerland
Ultimate neutrality
Peaceful and calm
Money related issues
Netherlands
Colonial empire
Europe and the world
One of the oldest armies
In general, calm and friendly
Refugees and immigrants
Belgium
Issues – not a unit
Flemish and Walloon regions
German presence
Colonial issues
Colonies did not do well
Friendly
Failure to function is an issue (increasingly)
EU headquarters
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Main partner is UK
European membership has been active
Financial issues and economic issues as main importance
US as a partner
History
various tribes
kingdoms and monarchies
colonial history
WWII
MICROSTATES
Luxembourg: EU; trade and finances
Liechtenstein: super neutral; EFTA and EEC member