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A Case in Relations between Great Powers and Small States - France's Recognition of Finnish Independence, 1917-1918




List of AuthorsClerc Louis

PublisherDe Gruyter Open Ltd

PlaceTallinna

Publication year2021

JournalTalTech Journal of European Studies

Journal name in sourceTalTech Journal of European Studies

Volume number11

Issue number1

Start page10

End page19

eISSN 2674-4600

DOIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.2478/bjes-2021-0002

URLhttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/bjes-2021-0002

Self-archived copy’s web addresshttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/66501612


Abstract

Abstract

What are the most important variables explaining the 4 January 1918 decision by the French Government to recognise Finland’s independence? This short contribution to the Special Issue aims at giving a broad overview of developments explaining this decision. It will first of all introduce general notions concerning France’s relation with “nationalities” during the First World War. It will more specifically describe the geopolitical environment of the winter 1917–1918, when France looked for ways to react to the crumbling of its Russian ally against Germany. It will also emphasise the way domestic developments and the long-term action of Finnish national networks helped in shaping up this decision. Finally, based on this example, it will consider various ways for small states to try and influence their international environment.


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