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Neoclassical Realism, the State, and Foreign Policy

By Steven E. Lobell , Norrin M. Ripsman , Jeffrey W. Taliaferro

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2009
ISBN
0521731925, 9780521731928
LCC
JZ1307 .L63 2008
Open Library ID
OL22658939M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1926046 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
324\324
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-03-27 12:22:23

Description

Neoclassical realism is an important new approach to international relations. Focusing on the interaction of the international system and the internal dynamics of states, neoclassical realism seeks to explain the grand strategies of individual states as opposed to recurrent patterns of international outcomes. This book offers the first systematic survey of the neoclassical realist approach. The editors lead a group of senior and emerging scholars in presenting a variety of neoclassical realist approaches to states' grand strategies. They examine the central role of the 'state' and seek to explain why, how, and under what conditions the internal characteristics of states intervene between their leaders' assessments of international threats and opportunities, and the actual diplomatic, military, and foreign economic policies those leaders are likely to pursue.

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