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Complexity and the Analysis of Political and Social Life
Robert Jervis argues that in policy analysis we too often overlook the complex dynamics and interactions that characterize political and social systems. Focusing on complexity and interaction in a system leads to a greater understanding of human activities, more methodological sophistication, and better guidelines for action.
Foreign Policy Dilemmas and Opportunities for a New Administration: An Opinion Piece, Robert Jervis
America Abroad: The United States’ Global Role in the 21st Century, William C. Wohlforth and Stephen G. Brooks Reviewed by Robert Jervis
Understanding the Bush Doctrine: Preventive Wars and Regime Change , Robert Jervis
Introduction: Presidential Elections and Foreign Policy, Robert Jervis
Obama’s War on ISIS: But What Does This Mean?, Robert Jervis
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