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This title helps to develop a new and dynamic theory of foreign policy decision making and experiential learning.

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Author:   Akan Malici
Publisher:   State University of New York Press
Imprint:   State University of New York Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.295kg
ISBN:  

9780791473047

ISBN 10:   079147304
Pages:   204
Publication Date:   08 January 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

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

Reviews

...a highly intelligent book based on the rigorous use of mathematical and linguistic tools. - Central European Journal of International & Security Studies 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

""...a highly intelligent book based on the rigorous use of mathematical and linguistic tools."" - Central European Journal of International & Security Studies ""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

Author Information

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

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