However , emerging and traditional middle powers can be distinguished in terms of their mutually - influencing constitutive and behavioural differences .
All middle powers display foreign policy behaviour that stabilises and legitimises the global order , typically through multilateral and cooperative initiatives .
However , emerging and traditional middle powers can be distinguished in terms of powers ' mutually - influencing constitutive and behavioural differences .
All middle powers display foreign policy behaviour that stabilises and legitimises the global order , typically through multilateral and cooperative initiatives .