How Did Joseph Stalin Develop An Individual Level Of Analysis

Through the individual case analysis of both Nicholas II and Joseph Stalin, we are able to see the weight that an individual’s psychology has in shaping a person. As well as, the impact of single decisions made as a result of this psychology, could have on the grand scheme of history. Despite the illumination that individual’s case studies may give in support for the influence of single player in world politics, an argument is frequently made that there are simply far too many factors that could have a role in motivating an individual. The criteria are therefore far too vague to develop a clear individual level theory of analysis. In response to this argument, I suggest for there to be certain factors included in the analysis of every individual’s …show more content…
Even in today’s world, threats from terrorist organizations, particularly ISIS, have led to changes in domestic politics, provoking citizens to have a higher reliance on the state for protection and security. Similarly, this common threat has aroused a tighter alliance among states to combat growing terrorism issues, suggesting a systemic level of cooperation between states. Unlike in the past, most current state leaders do not posses that capability of making a split decisions without a system of checks & balances first approving their decisions. Most importantly, the widespread accessibility to information that was not available to everyone even 15 years ago, is another way in which individuals are kept handicap from doing something that would offend a certain group, violate the rights of others, or spur general public criticism. The change from individual to state and systemic levels of analysis does not devalue the importance of the individual, but instead is a reflection of the ever-changing world political