Between Anarchy and Hierarchy: A Theory of International Politics and Foreign Policy

Between Anarchy and Hierarchy: A Theory of International Politics and Foreign Policy
ISBN-10
1782542027
ISBN-13
9781782542025
Category
Political Science
Pages
222
Language
English
Published
1995-01-01
Publisher
Edward Elgar Publishing
Author
R. H. Lieshout

Description

'When the epistemology is sound, intelligence and hard work are sure to bring progress, as they have in this ambitious book by Robert Lieshout. Even some people, like me, who are not specialists in international relations, will find it useful.' - Mancur Olson, formerly of University of Maryland, US Between Anarchy and Hierarchy offers a stimulating new perspective on conflict and collaboration in international politics. Robert Lieshout's new book shows how decision-making within individual states influences foreign policy and, in turn, international politics. Using a sliding scale between anarchy and hierarchy, he shows how each political system can be defined, including the distinctly anarchic international system itself. By showing the impact which internal decision-making processes have on the structure of the international system, Professor Lieshout integrates a theory of foreign policy making into a theory of international politics.

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