Revolution and International Politics: Second Edition

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This book aims to present an analysis of the role of revolution in international politics. Concerning itself with the time frame from the French Revolution up to the fall of the Iron Curtain, this book covers the study of revolution itself, the importance of globalisation, interdependence and non-state actors and the change in the nature of international politics theory. Cover Half-title Title Copyright Contents Preface to the second edition Chapter 1: The analysis of revolution The nature of revolution The analysis of revolution Preparation Action Consolidation Conclusion Chapter 2: Force in the international system Subversion Demonstrations of force Military aid Military intervention War Militarism After the Cold War Conclusion Chapter 3: Wars of national liberation Characteristics National liberation and the international system Dependency and neocolonialism The pursuit of national identity Conclusion Chapter 4: Leadership and recruitment Leadership The social origins of leadership The psychological origins of leadership Competing approaches Factors determining recruitment The subculture of violence Gangs Banditry Terrorism The international dimension Chapter 5: Three forms of revolutionary action The coup Guerrilla warfare Urban insurrection Conclusion Chapter 6: Aid and intervention Diplomatic immunities Recognition Revolutionary diplomacy Intervention Conclusion Chapter 7: Counterinsurgency The doctrine of counterinsurgency The Camelot problem Chapter 8: Conclusion Bibliography Index