Neoclassical Realism, the State, and Foreign Policy

by Steven E. Lobell (Editor), Norrin M. Ripsman (Editor), Jeffrey W. Taliaferro (Editor)

Neoclassical realism is an important 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.

Genres: International Relations, Politics

324 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

The definitive work on the newest and most interesting sub-branch of political realist theory, and one of the books I refer to frequently while writing my dissertation.

[Islam]

I want to read

[Emil Milanov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't really ask for a better introduction to the neoclassical realist research program.