Book Description: Middle Powers in Asia and Europe in the 21st Century: Foreign Policies of the Middle Powers Giampiero Giacomello July 2, 2020 Pages: The book "Middle Powers in Asia and Europe in the 21st Century: Foreign Policies of the Middle Powers" by [Insert Author's Name] offers a comprehensive analysis of the foreign policies of middle powers in both Asian and European regions, highlighting their unique challenges and opportunities in the current geopolitical landscape. The author presents three claims regarding the role of middle powers in the 21st century, which are: 1. Aspiring or remaining middle powers must choose between becoming a global middle power, a regional pivot, or a niche leader. 2. Middle powers require a mix of hard and soft power sources to achieve their goals, more so than great or small powers. 3. Middle powers walk a thin line between domestic and systemic pressures, making their survival and success precarious.

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