Air University Library Course Support
FOUNDATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
SAASS 632
3 October 2022 - 19 October 2022
"This course introduces you to theories of international politics used to assess strategic problems in the international arena."
Some materials listed below require access to subscription databases. If you cannot gain access, contact your local library for availability. AU students and faculty can contact the Library's Database Request Page for a password.
Internet Resources
Listed below is on-line information about books and their authors used in this course.
BLOCK 1: The Development of International Relations and IR Theory
1. The Development of Modern International Relations
Barry Buzan Biography
George Lawson Biography
The Global Transformation: History, Modernity and the Making of International Relations Review 1 Review 2
2. International Order
Hedley Bull Biography
The Anarchical Society: A Study of Order in World Politics Review 1 Review 2
3. Distribution of Power in an Anarchic System
John J. Mearsheimer Biography
The Tragedy of Great Power Politics Review
4. Hegemonic Stability Theory and the Breakdown of Order
Robert Gilpin Interview
War and Change in World Politics Review
5. Rise of the Liberal International Order
G. John Ikenberry Biography
Liberal Leviathan: The Origins, Crisis, and Transformation of the American World Order Review 1 Review 2 Publisher's Description
6. International Politics, Socially Constructed
Stacey E. Goddard Biography
When Right Makes Might: Rising Powers and World Order Review
BLOCK 2: International Relations and Strategic Dilemmas
7. US/China/Taiwan Security Dilemma
Stephen Hartnett Biography
A World of Turmoil: The United States, China, and Taiwan in the Long Cold War Publisher Description
8. The Russia Problem
Graeme P. Herd Biography
Understanding Russian Strategic Behavior: Imperial Strategic Culture and Putin's Operational Code Review (Scroll down) Publisher Description
9. The People Problem
Bruce Bueno de Mesquita Biography (click on "Read More")
Alastair Smith Biography (click on "CV")
The Dictator's Handbook: Why Bad Behavior is Almost Always Good Politics Interview (Interview with Alistair Smith about the book) Review
10. The Money Trap
William J. Norris Biography
Chinese Economic Statecraft: Commercial Actors, Grand Strategy and State Control Review 1 Review 2
The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Air Force of this web site or the information, products, or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and morale, welfare and recreation sites, the U.S. Air Force does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this DoD web site.
