International Relations: Politics, Power, and Global Connections

by Robert Stockwell

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This textbook is the product of the Political Science Department at De Anza College. It is designed to provide the basis for a quarter-long introductory course in International Relations for an undergraduate, community college student audience.

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De Anza College
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Social Sciences
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Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. Program Page
  7. Accessibility Statement
  8. About the Book
  9. About the Author
  10. 1: The Study of IR and Recent History
  11. 1.1: The Treaty of Westphalia
  12. 1.2: Post World War I
  13. 1.3: Interwar Period
  14. 1.4: Post World War II
  15. 1.5: Late 20th Century
  16. 1.6: 21st Century
  17. 1.7: Conclusion
  18. 1.8: Deeper Dive- Historical Background
  19. 1.9: Glossary
  20. 1.10: Additional Readings
  21. 1.11: Discussion Questions
  22. 2: Levels of Analysis
  23. 2.1: Individual Level
  24. 2.2: State Level
  25. 2.3: System Level
  26. 2.4: Interplay of Different Levels of Analysis
  27. 2.5: Conclusion
  28. 2.6: Deeper Dive- Levels of Analysis
  29. 2.7: Glossary
  30. 2.8: Additional Readings
  31. 2.9: Discussion Questions
  32. 3: Realism
  33. 3.1: Core Principles
  34. 3.2: Historical Foundations
  35. 3.3: Realism in the 20th Century
  36. 3.4: Key Concepts
  37. 3.5: Realism in Practice
  38. 3.6: Criticisms and Limitations
  39. 3.7: Conclusion
  40. 3.8: Deeper Dive- IR Theories
  41. 3.9: Glossary
  42. 3.10: Additional Readings
  43. 3.11: Discussion Questions
  44. 4: Liberalism
  45. 4.1: Core Principles
  46. 4.2: Historical Development
  47. 4.3: Liberalism in Practice
  48. 4.4: Classical Liberalism vs. Neoliberal Institutionalism
  49. 4.5: Criticisms and Limitations
  50. 4.6: Conclusion
  51. 4.7: Deeper Dive- Global Civil Society
  52. 4.8: Glossary
  53. 4.9: Additional Readings
  54. 4.10: Discussion Questions
  55. 5: Alternative Theories
  56. 5.1: Constructivism
  57. 5.2: Marxism
  58. 5.3: Feminism
  59. 5.4: Conclusion
  60. 5.5: Glossary
  61. 5.6: Additional Readings
  62. 5.7: Discussion Questions
  63. 6: Models of Foreign Policy Making
  64. 6.1: Rational Actor Model
  65. 6.2: Organizational Process Model
  66. 6.3: Bureaucratic Politics Model
  67. 6.4: Implications of the Essence of Decision
  68. 6.5: Criticisms of the Essence of Decision
  69. 6.6: Conclusion
  70. 6.7: Deeper Dive- International Organizations
  71. 6.8: Glossary
  72. 6.9: Additional Readings
  73. 6.10: Discussion Questions
  74. 7: Leaders and Decision Making
  75. 7.1: Levels of Analysis in Foreign Policy Decision-Making
  76. 7.2: Types of Decisions
  77. 7.3: Psychological Influences and Biases
  78. 7.4: Organizational and Group Dynamics
  79. 7.5: Crisis Decision-Making
  80. 7.6: Conclusion
  81. 7.7: Glossary
  82. 7.8: Additional Readings
  83. 7.9: Discussion Questions
  84. 8: War
  85. 8.1: Defining War
  86. 8.2: Realism in International Relations
  87. 8.3: Causes of War
  88. 8.4: Just War Theory
  89. 8.5: Escalation and Total War
  90. 8.6: Technological Influence
  91. 8.7: Securitization and Political Use of War
  92. 8.8: Control of War
  93. 8.9: Global Terrorism
  94. 8.10: Conclusion
  95. 8.11: Deeper Dive- Diplomacy
  96. 8.12: Glossary
  97. 8.13: Additional Readings
  98. 8.14: Discussion Questions
  99. 9: International Political Economy
  100. 9.1: Mercantilism
  101. 9.2: Economic Liberalism
  102. 9.3: Marxism
  103. 9.4: Globalization and Economic Interdependence
  104. 9.5: International Trade and Trade Agreements
  105. 9.6: Regional Trade Agreements
  106. 9.7: International Financial Institutions and Global Governance
  107. 9.8: Financial Crises and Economic Stability
  108. 9.9: Globalization and Environmental Challenges
  109. 9.10: Conclusion
  110. 9.11: Deeper Dive- Global Political Economy
  111. 9.12: Glossary
  112. 9.13: Additional Readings
  113. 9.14: Discussion Questions
  114. 10: Human Rights
  115. 10.1: Foundations
  116. 10.2: Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
  117. 10.3: International Institutions Protecting Human Rights
  118. 10.4: Key Human Rights Concepts and Issues
  119. 10.5: Enforcement of Human Rights
  120. 10.6: International Aid and Human Rights
  121. 10.7: Conclusion
  122. 10.8: Deeper Dive- International Law
  123. 10.9: Glossary
  124. 10.10: Additional Readings
  125. 10.11: Discussion Questions
  126. 11: The Environment
  127. 11.1: International Environmental Issues
  128. 11.2: Public Goods and the Collective Action Problem
  129. 11.3: Tragedy of the Commons and Common Pool Resources
  130. 11.4: Key Theories in Environmental Politics
  131. 11.5: Approaches to Addressing Climate Change
  132. 11.6: Principles of Payment Responsibility
  133. 11.7: Global Environmental Governance and Major Agreements
  134. 11.8: Challenges in Environmental Policy and Cooperation
  135. 11.9: Conclusion
  136. 11.10: Deeper Dive- The Environment
  137. 11.11: Glossary
  138. 11.12: Additional Readings
  139. 11.13: Discussion Questions
  140. 12: The Future of World Politics
  141. 12.1: Shifting Global Governance Models
  142. 12.2: Technological Innovations and Geopolitics
  143. 12.3: Climate Change and Sustainability
  144. 12.4: International Norms in Flux
  145. 12.5: The Future of Economic Interdependence
  146. 12.6: Conclusion
  147. 12.7: Glossary
  148. 12.8: Additional Readings
  149. 12.9: Discussion Questions
  150. Back Matter
  151. Index
  152. Glossary
  153. Detailed Licensing
  154. Detailed Licensing