Constructivism in international relations

Case Study and Case Selection The research employs case study in which the Indonesian government’s reaction to the Aceh tsunami 2004. The case study is a representative sample of how the domestic and international factors influence the Indonesian foreign policy making and a useful variation on the dimension of theoretical interest (Gerring 2001, pp. 178-181) particularly what factors explain foreign policy decision-making within countries. In similar vein, case study would be an effective tool…

Advanced International Studies. He is also a former faculty member at Harvard University, Columbia University and the US Naval Academy; PhD, political science, Harvard University.Educated from Harvard University, Yale University and King’s College, Cambridge his intellect has allowed him to write many books on American foreign policy and edit many works throughout his career. Under the US Department of State from 1982 to 1983 Mandelbaum worked on security issues at the Council on Foreign…

1. In determining "how much is enough" in defense expenditures, marginal analysis - looking at the incremental benefit from increased expenditures - is essential. 2. Alternative views of overall defense strategy are important determinants of defense needs. During the Cold War, attention was focused on deterrence; President Reagan initiated the Strategic Defense Initiative; more recently, debate has focused on the desirability of having a two-theatre capability. There is increasing concern…

Hesiod, an important Greek poet, created The Ages of Man which depicted the deterioration of mankind over five generations. The first generation of mortals placed on Earth by Zeus was the race of Gold, the races that proceeded to follow are the Silver Age, Bronze Age, Heroic Age, and lastly the Iron Age. Many people consider our race to be the Iron Age and although there are striking similarities, I feel as though the meaning behind our race delves deeper than that. In my opinion, our race can…

The articles for this week argue the positives and negatives of the foreign policy of Deep Engagement. In Barry Posen's "Pull Back" he argues that Deep Engagement is a detrimental foreign policy and is not viable economically, politically, or militarily. Therefore, Posen advocates for Retrenchment as the new Grand Strategy of the U.S. On the opposing side, Brooks, Ikenberry, and Wohlforth in "Don't Come Home, America" argue that Retrenchment does not fully understand all the positives of Deep…

attacks of September 11, 2011. Foreign policy makers, after the attacks, are not only directed by the presidential or top White House administrative officials, it would now involve others members as nongovernmental organizations, domestic and international groups, among others. A world of difference exists between a vision of what is to be created and what is actually created. The temptation to view organizations as neutral elements that…

Foreign policy – like all policy making- is about pointing out and prioritising what a government can pay attention to. It is ongoing and changeable. There has been debate for some time among academics and politicians as to what Australia’s position should be in the world. Countries including the UK and USA are known as traditional superpowers and have never had that title challenged. Despite the label ‘middle power’ being a contested title in regards to Australian policy when approach from a…

Administration’s ways to advance strong a sustained American leadership consists of advancing security in U.S., citizens, and allies and partners, advancing U.S. economy internationally, respecting universal values at home and world, and establishing international order promoting peace, security, and opportunity. The only way for this to all be done is through patience. Barack Obama accurately represents American values as well as believing it is the duty of this powerful nation to help other…

080 to countries that are administered assistance. We provide foreign assistance to furnish global tranquility, stabilization, and also provide improved human welfare. Over the years foreign assistance has been viewed as positive and a new way for relations to be formed with other countries.It all began in 1948, The Marshall Plan was the first plan to deal with foreign aid, and the goal was to help underdeveloping countries. The State Department had stated to sustaining a peaceful and prosperous…

The vast interconnectedness of the globe alone determines the importance of foreign policy and the decisions made. Not only do we have trade agreements, treaties, and deals with different nations, but we are also the world power in a unipolar system. This came to be after years of foreign policy decisions throughout history. The importance of foreign policy has been seen decade after decade. Walter Mead suggests this in his article The American Foreign Policy Legacy when he discusses nineteenth…