the study of international relations uses
perspectives and levels of analysis to describe,
explain and predict world events.
perspectives
there are 3 types of perspectives. These perspectives seek to explain
and predict behavior of International System. Perspectives deal with
relations between states.
Realistic
Ilustrates basic
truths
Liberal
view history as more of a linear progression.
continuous changes.
Identity
The development of ideas
and humanity's intellectual
evolution
Levels of analysis
These levels locate the origin of the cause
between states.
Individual
looks the characteristics of one
specific decision.