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Ellemann-Jensen doctrine
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The Ellemann-Jensen doctrine is a set of principles in international relations[1] aimed at increasing the global influence of smaller nations. The doctrine is not a written document but rather an approach inspired by the 1982–1993 tenure of Danish former Foreign Minister Uffe Ellemann-Jensen. He promoted the idea that a small country can gain influence by supporting larger ones that share its values and ideals.
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The Ellemann-Jensen doctrine is thus, that a small country – like Denmark – can affect world politics through successfully building alliances to promote its foreign policy goals. An unstated implication of this is that a small country should therefore also be willing to adopt and support the goals of its allies in return.