Understanding foreign policy decision making

Presents a psychological approach to foreign policy decision making. This approach focuses on the decision process, dynamics, and outcome

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mintz, Alex , 1953- (Author), DeRouen, Karl R. , 1962- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press , c2010
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Why study foreign policy from a decision-making perspectives?
  • 2. Types of decisions and levels of analysis in foreign policy decision making
  • 3. Biases in decision making
  • 4. The rational actor model
  • 5. Alternatives to the rational actor model
  • 6. Psychological factors affecting foreign policy decisions
  • 7. International, domestic, and cultural factors influencing foreign policy decision making
  • 8. Framing, marketing, and media effects on foreign policy decision making
  • 9. Conclusion