The "Niche Diplomacy" Of Southeast Asian Nations After The Cold War

After the cold war,the international relations have changed,so that the small and middle powers have more space for diplomacy.Therefore,the diplomacy of the small and middle powers have become a research hotspot."Niche Diplomacy" is a reference to management of small and medium enterprises seek to expand the market strategy of "niche" and other relevant theories on the behavior characteristics of small and medium-sized countries after the cold war foreign research,in the enterprise management "niche" refers to a enterprise market strategy,which is called "Niche Strategy",generally refers to the marketing strategy of small and medium-sized enterprises.Through professional management to occupy the market,the enterprises maximum profit from the "Nich Strategy".On the interdisciplinary research perspective,this paper introduces concept of "niche" into the theory of international relations,extends relevant theories such as "Niche Diplomacy",and analyzes the diplomatic logic characteristics of small and medium-sized countries.The logical characteristics of the "Niche Diplomacy" of small and medium-sized countries are as follows:small and medium-sized countries foreign restricted by its strength,its scope is limited,but with the help of multilateralism and regionalism international platform to seek "niche",exert its superiority to develop "niche",for the initiative in international hotspot issues and regional affairs,and then seek more benefits for its own security and economy.From the perspective of the strength and scale of the country,Southeast Asian countries basically belong to the type of small and medium-sized countries.Therefore,the characteristics of Southeast Asian countries' diplomatic behavior after the Cold War are consistent with the characteristics of the small and medium-sized countries'diplomacy after the Cold War,that is,the characteristics of "Niche Diplomacy".The changes in the international environment after the Cold War and the changes in Southeast Asian countries' perceptions of themselves have provided the basis for"Niche Diplomacy".The "Niche Diplomacy" of Southeast Asian countries after the Cold War showed two basic characteristics:First,the basic path of "to seek the niche"is the principle of regionalism.That is the use of regional organizations or agendas such as ASEAN as a diplomatic strategy.Secondly,by exerting their own advantages,expertise or implementing a balanced strategy among major powers,and other means,they will utilize every opportunities and expand the diplomatic strategic space,i.e.,the path of Southeast Asian countries "to expand the niche".Through these two paths,Southeast Asian countries seek diplomatic strategic space and national interests for themselves,which is the goal of "niche diplomacy" in Southeast Asian countries in the post of the Cold War.From the focus and type analysis of "to expand the niche" in small and medium-sized countries,it can be divided into two categories which called"Focus" and "Wide".Southeast Asian countries can also analyze according to these two categories.Therefore,the typical cases of Indonesia and Singapore are selected for analysis,which is helpful for the understanding of "niche diplomacy""Niche Diplomacy" is a supplement and innovation attempt at the level of theoretical innovation,especially in the field of medium and micro theory and interdisciplinary research."Niche Diplomacy" also provides a new perspective for the study of small and medium-sized countries and can promote relevant research in small and medium-sized countries.From the perspective of realistic policy,for China's foreign policy,it is necessary to think about how to deal with the relationship between small and medium-sized countries when China rises,how to build a "new type of relationship" between China and small and medium-sized countries,and take into account the diplomatic trend and characteristics of small and medium-sized countries in terms of global governance and international order reform.Southeast Asian countries' position in China's diplomacy is extremely important,regardless of geopolitical strategy or the promotion of the“One Belt,One Road" initiative.In the process of China's rise,it has won the support of Southeast Asian countries,thus creating a good surrounding environment for the rise of China.Therefore,how to deal with relations with Southeast Asian countries is an important issue to be considered in China's peripheral diplomacy.The ultimate goal of "Niche Diplomacy" in Southeast Asian countries is to win in line with their own interests.China,as a great power,needs to think about how to properly transfer some marginal interests and achieve win-win results with southeast Asian countries.