International Relations as Group Interaction: The Case of Russia and NATO

Abstract

Relations between Russia and NATO have deteriorated dramatically since 2008. Unfortunately, traditional explanations emphasizing historical continuities and power politics are insufficient to understand the current dynamics. A sociological approach to international relations, emphasizing intergroup interaction, offers an alternative perspective and can help us better understand recent trends of Russian behavior toward the West.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1030432

Entities

People

  • Anne E. Labadie

Organizations

  • School of Advanced Air and Space Studies

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Department Of State
  • European Union
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Group Dynamics
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • International Security
  • National Security
  • Psychology
  • Recreation
  • Social Psychology
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Theoretical Analysis.