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The Geopolitics of the Russian-Ukrainian War: Implications for Africa ... eu-opensci.org Aug 3, 2024 8 facts
claimRealism, as a theoretical framework in international relations, posits that norms have limited influence as restraints on the actions of great powers, though norms remain important in explaining global reactions to state actions.
claimMorrow (1989) notes that security academics examine military conflicts to analyze the normal conduct of international relations, including diplomacy, alliances, and deterrence.
referenceIn 'Essence of Decision' (1971), Graham Allison analyzed the 1963 Cuban Missile Crisis—where the US and the Soviet Union nearly fought over Soviet nuclear-armed missiles in Cuba—by combining various international relations theories to explain state behavior.
claimRealism, liberalism, and constructivism are three prominent theories of international relations.
claimRealism in international relations posits that all nations, including African nations, strive to expand their own influence, and those that accumulate power most effectively will prosper by surpassing weaker countries.
perspectiveA realist approach to international relations suggests that states should and do prioritize their own national interests above all other considerations.
referenceInternational relations experts use theories ranging from liberal, equality-centric strategies to realist concepts to guide government responses to political crises like the Russian-Ukrainian war.
claimInternational political economy (IPE) and security are two divisions of the study of international relations (IR), with IPE specifically covering crises that affect economic activity.
Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org 2 facts
claimSecurity and economic concerns are becoming increasingly interconnected in international relations.
claimConcerns over who gains more from economic exchange and the security implications of economic interdependence now play a much more important role in international relations than in past decades.
Strategic analysis of cyber conflicts: A game-theoretic modelling of ... securityanddefence.pl May 31, 2025 2 facts
claimSchelling (1960) established that game theory has a proven track record in modeling strategic interactions within the field of international relations.
claimThe concept of cyber deterrence, borrowed from the field of international relations, is controversial in its application to the cyber domain.
Political and social trends in the future of global security. A meta ... link.springer.com Dec 5, 2017 1 fact
referenceNeumann IB and Overland EF (2004) published 'International relations and policy planning: the method of Perspectivist scenario building' in International Studies Perspectives.
Evolutionary psychology - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
referenceAnthony C. Lopez, Rose McDermott, and Michael Bang Petersen published 'States in Mind: Evolution, Coalitional Psychology, and International Politics' in the journal International Security in 2011, exploring the intersection of evolutionary psychology and international relations.
China's Global Security Initiative and Russia's Eurasian Security ... valdaiclub.com Jan 28, 2026 1 fact
claimThe emergence of bloc confrontation and the escalation of major-power competition are defining features of current international relations.
From Economic Cooperation to Strategic Competition - Academia.edu academia.edu 1 fact
claimZhaohui Wang is an Assistant Professor at the School of International Relations and the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at Xiamen University, China, with research focusing on politics, international relations, China studies, and Southeast Asian studies.
Regional Powers Still Matter! - Giga- Hamburg giga-hamburg.de 1 fact
accountThe study of regional powers became a central area of concern for International Relations scholars across the globe during the first decade of the 21st century.
Rethinking Espionage in the Modern Era cjil.uchicago.edu 1 fact
claimFunctionalism is a theory of international relations that predicts state cooperation to maximize their own prosperity.
Emerging Technologies And Their Impact On International Relations ... hoover.org 1 fact
claimThe science and technology community is increasingly acting as a collective actor in global discussions regarding the impact of emerging technologies on international relations and security.