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Introduction
Not a contemporary theory of IR, but theory development & study of how FP is made and approached within a state; empericism and positivism vs normative; not system but how state reacts to phenomena; governments differ from their predecessors; reference
Rational Actor Model
State level; monolithic unitary actor; rational choice; realpolitik; not a framework for a theory of IR but an analysis of how a state governs in relation to other states
Governmental Bargaining
Not a monolithic unitary actor; different bureacracies increasing their influence; explains state irrationality; defence department could have more influence than state department, have different consequences
Organisational Behaviour
Bureaucracies follow standard operating procedures, which are different from each other; orders will work around these SOPs; individuals have little flexibility (Eisenhower > Kennedy)
Governmental Politics Model
Graham Allison (1999) Essence of Decision; statesmas dont admit to playing politics but they do; statesmen still pursue their political ambitions; groupthink dilemma (yes men); shared goals achieved differently
Conclusion
Not an analysis of what a state should in regards to FPA, but ehat it does; empericism of individuals and state behaviour; re-reference
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