International Politics: A Framework for AnalysisThis book provides an integrated framework for analysis of international politics by linking various approaches of study into a coherent whole. It provides a coherent framework for analysis to a field characterized by a growing number of theories and perspectives. It uses current events as examples to illustrate broader generalizations. There are examples from a variety of geographical contexts, not just the U.S. and Europe. The book provides historical comparisons (i.e., compares the breakdown of the bipolar Cold War System to similar trends that took place in Ancient Greece). There are extensive bibliographies, including non-U.S. sources, to provide a helpful tool to students writing essays. Material includes 5 different models of international politics and adds end of chapter "Questions for Discussion and Analysis". There are also discussions on: international collaboration to manage environmental problems, ethics and foreign policy, international political economy (Uruguay Round, the "new protectionism," the European Union). |
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... Deterrence can also be viewed as a process of communication ; decision makers of one nation seek to communicate to their counterparts abroad , " If you undertake activities X , Y , or Z , we shall surely retaliate with actions whose ...
... Deterrence can also be viewed as a process of communication ; decision makers of one nation seek to communicate to their counterparts abroad , " If you undertake activities X , Y , or Z , we shall surely retaliate with actions whose ...
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... deterrence system requires more than merely possession of powerful military forces - even if they include nuclear weapons . Before 1945 , the effectiveness of weapons was measured primarily by their performance against those of enemies ...
... deterrence system requires more than merely possession of powerful military forces - even if they include nuclear weapons . Before 1945 , the effectiveness of weapons was measured primarily by their performance against those of enemies ...
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... DETERRENCE WORK ? If the yardstick is avoidance of a general nuclear war , then we could conclude that since 1945 , deterrence has been effective . Despite some periods of great international tensions involving nations armed with ...
... DETERRENCE WORK ? If the yardstick is avoidance of a general nuclear war , then we could conclude that since 1945 , deterrence has been effective . Despite some periods of great international tensions involving nations armed with ...
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INTERNATIONAL SYSTEMS | 15 |
Historic International Systems | 28 |
The Contemporary Global System | 46 |
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