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When Leaders Learn and When They Don't Mikhail Gorbachev and Kim Il Sung at the End of the Cold War

Malici, Akan
Innbundet / 2008 / Engelsk

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ISBN
9780791473030
Publisert
2008-01-10
Utgiver
Vendor
State University of New York Press
Vekt
431 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
204

Forfatter
Malici, Akan

Om bidragsyterne

Akan Malici is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Furman University.

When Leaders Learn and When They Don't Mikhail Gorbachev and Kim Il Sung at the End of the Cold War

Malici, Akan
Innbundet / 2008 / Engelsk
Malici, Akan
Innbundet / 2008 / Engelsk
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<p>"…a highly intelligent book based on the rigorous use of mathematical and linguistic tools." — Central European Journal of International & Security Studies</p><p>"This book makes an important contribution in highlighting the importance of political leadership. It stands in opposition to more deterministic treatments that would say things 'had to happen' in a certain manner. The comparison of Gorbachev and Kim Il Sung brings out the great potential for variation in what a regime does depending upon the presence or absence of learning among top leadership. As an effort to bring together the cognitive and rational choice approaches, this book is among the best I have seen." — Patrick James, author of International Relations and Scientific Progress: Structural Realism Reconsidered</p>

Develops a new and dynamic theory of foreign policy decision making and experiential learning.When Leaders Learn and When They Don't investigates two extraordinary leaders-Mikhail Gorbachev and Kim Il Sung-by employing sophisticated methodologies and advancing a new theory of foreign policy decision making. Both leaders redefined the theory and practice of international relations and left a heritage that we face today-a unipolar world in which security threats no longer emanate from the rivalry of two superpowers but rather from the existence of rogue states such as North Korea. Akan Malici demonstrates how Gorbachev moved the antagonistic superpower relationship toward a Kantian world of friends while Kim reified a Hobbesian world of enemies at the end of the Cold War. The book carries implications about declining and newly emerging threats as the configuration of the international system changes.
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Develops a theory of foreign policy decision making and experimental learning.
List of Tables and Figures Acknowledgments THE ARGUMENT 1. Political Leadership and the Puzzle of Foreign Policy Change and Continuity Mikhail Gorbachev and Kim Il Sung The Decision-Making Approach Beliefs and Strategic Interaction Outline of the Book 2. A Theory of Foreign Policy Decisions The Theory of Moves (TOM) Preferences Need Inferences Making Beliefs and Learning Patterns Visible The Theory of Inferences about Preferences (TIP) The Subjective Games of Gorbachev's Predecessors (1980-1985) THE CASES 3.Gorbachev: Uncommitted Thinker and Motivated Learner The Early Gorbachev Era (1985-1986) The Second Year of the Gorbachev Era (February 1986 - January 1987) 4. Gorbachev: Committed Teacher and Reformer Gorbachev Induces U.S. Cooperation (1987-1988) Gorbachev Transforms Great Power Politics (1989-1991) 5. Kim Il Sung: Revolutionary Cold Warrior Deadlock in the Cold War (1980-1983) The Deadlock Continues (1984-1986) 6. Kim Il Sung: Touched by the Winds of Change? The Catalytic Period (1987-1990) The Post-Cold War Period (1991-1994) THE IMPLICATIONS 7. Lessons from the Past and Applications to the Future Main Findings Theoretical Significance The Continued Relevance of Gorbachev and Kim Il Sung Notes Bibliography Index
Les mer
Develops a new and dynamic theory of foreign policy decision making and experiential learning.

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<p>"…a highly intelligent book based on the rigorous use of mathematical and linguistic tools." — Central European Journal of International & Security Studies</p><p>"This book makes an important contribution in highlighting the importance of political leadership. It stands in opposition to more deterministic treatments that would say things 'had to happen' in a certain manner. The comparison of Gorbachev and Kim Il Sung brings out the great potential for variation in what a regime does depending upon the presence or absence of learning among top leadership. As an effort to bring together the cognitive and rational choice approaches, this book is among the best I have seen." — Patrick James, author of International Relations and Scientific Progress: Structural Realism Reconsidered</p>

Develops a new and dynamic theory of foreign policy decision making and experiential learning.When Leaders Learn and When They Don't investigates two extraordinary leaders-Mikhail Gorbachev and Kim Il Sung-by employing sophisticated methodologies and advancing a new theory of foreign policy decision making. Both leaders redefined the theory and practice of international relations and left a heritage that we face today-a unipolar world in which security threats no longer emanate from the rivalry of two superpowers but rather from the existence of rogue states such as North Korea. Akan Malici demonstrates how Gorbachev moved the antagonistic superpower relationship toward a Kantian world of friends while Kim reified a Hobbesian world of enemies at the end of the Cold War. The book carries implications about declining and newly emerging threats as the configuration of the international system changes.
Les mer
Develops a theory of foreign policy decision making and experimental learning.
List of Tables and Figures Acknowledgments THE ARGUMENT 1. Political Leadership and the Puzzle of Foreign Policy Change and Continuity Mikhail Gorbachev and Kim Il Sung The Decision-Making Approach Beliefs and Strategic Interaction Outline of the Book 2. A Theory of Foreign Policy Decisions The Theory of Moves (TOM) Preferences Need Inferences Making Beliefs and Learning Patterns Visible The Theory of Inferences about Preferences (TIP) The Subjective Games of Gorbachev's Predecessors (1980-1985) THE CASES 3.Gorbachev: Uncommitted Thinker and Motivated Learner The Early Gorbachev Era (1985-1986) The Second Year of the Gorbachev Era (February 1986 - January 1987) 4. Gorbachev: Committed Teacher and Reformer Gorbachev Induces U.S. Cooperation (1987-1988) Gorbachev Transforms Great Power Politics (1989-1991) 5. Kim Il Sung: Revolutionary Cold Warrior Deadlock in the Cold War (1980-1983) The Deadlock Continues (1984-1986) 6. Kim Il Sung: Touched by the Winds of Change? The Catalytic Period (1987-1990) The Post-Cold War Period (1991-1994) THE IMPLICATIONS 7. Lessons from the Past and Applications to the Future Main Findings Theoretical Significance The Continued Relevance of Gorbachev and Kim Il Sung Notes Bibliography Index
Les mer
Develops a new and dynamic theory of foreign policy decision making and experiential learning.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780791473030
Publisert
2008-01-10
Utgiver
Vendor
State University of New York Press
Vekt
431 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
204

Forfatter
Malici, Akan

Om bidragsyterne

Akan Malici is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Furman University.

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