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Book Synopsis: The seminal text on neorealist analysis! From Theory of International Politics: National politics is the realm of authority, of administration, and of law. International politics is the realm of power, of struggle, and of accommodation. . . . States, like people, are insecure in proportion to the extent of their freedom. If freedom is wanted, insecurity must be accepted. Organizations that establish relations of authority and control may increase security as they decrease freedom. If might does not make right, whether among people or states, then some institution or agency has intervened to lift them out of nature's realm. The more influential the agency, the stronger the desire to control it becomes. In contrast, units in an anarchic order act for their own sakes and not for the sake of preserving an organization and furthering their fortunes within it. Force is used for one's own interest. In the absence of organization, people or states are free to leave one another alone. Even when they do not do so, they are better able, in the absence of the politics of the organization, to concentrate on the politics of the problem and to aim for a minimum agreement that will permit their separate existence rather than a maximum agreement for the sake of maintaining unity. If might decides, then bloody struggles over right can more easily be avoided.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
- Laws and Theories
- Reductionist Theories
- Systemic Approaches and Theories
- Reductionist and Systemic Theories
- Political Structures
- Anarchic Orders and Balances of Power
- Structural Causes and Economic Effects
- Structural Causes and Military Effects
- The Management of International Affairs
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Looking to gain a deeper understanding of international politics? Look no further than the groundbreaking book, Theory of International Politics. With its neorealist analysis, this seminal text provides a comprehensive exploration of the realm of power, struggle, and accommodation in international politics. Gain valuable insights into the insecurities that states face and the delicate balance between freedom and security. Discover how organizations can both increase security and limit freedom, and why the desire to control influential agencies becomes stronger.
Unlike in national politics, where authority and law dominate, international politics allows units to act for their own sake. In this anarchic order, people or states are free to pursue their own interests without the constraints of organizational politics. Learn why this absence of organization can lead to more peaceful resolutions and a focus on problem-solving rather than maintaining unity. By understanding the role of might in decision-making, you can navigate complex international affairs with greater ease and avoid unnecessary conflicts over right and wrong.
The book's table of contents covers a wide range of topics, from laws and theories to the management of international affairs. Explore reductionist and systemic theories, delve into political structures, and examine the causes and effects of economics and military forces on the international stage. Theory of International Politics offers a comprehensive framework for understanding the complex interactions that shape global dynamics.
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