A groundbreaking examination of a central question in international
relations: Do states act rationally? Â To understand world
politics, you need to understand how states think. Are states
rational? Much of international relations theory assumes that they
are. But many scholars believe that political leaders rarely act
rationally. The issue is crucial for both the study and practice of
international politics, for only if states are rational can
scholars and policymakers understand and predict their behavior.
 John J. Mearsheimer and Sebastian Rosato argue that
rational decisions in international politics rest on credible
theories about how the world works and emerge from deliberative
decision‑making processes. Using these criteria, they conclude
that most states are rational most of the time, even if they are
not always successful. Mearsheimer and Rosato make the case for
their position, examining whether past and present world leaders,
including George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin, have acted rationally
in the context of momentous historical events, including both world
wars, the Cold War, and the post–Cold War era.   By
examining this fundamental concept in a novel and comprehensive
manner, Mearsheimer and Rosato show how leaders think, and how to
make policy for dealing with other states.
General
Imprint: |
Yale University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2023 |
Authors: |
John J. Mearsheimer
• Sebastian Rosato
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
304 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-300-26930-7 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-300-26930-7 |
Barcode: |
9780300269307 |
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