Understanding the current international order /

"Since 1945, the United States has pursued its global interests by building and maintaining various alliances, economic institutions, security organizations, political and liberal norms, and other tools--often collectively referred to as the international order. In this first report of a series...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Mazarr, Michael J., 1965- (Author), Priebe, Miranda (Author), Radin, Andrew (Author), Cevallos, Astrid Stuth (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Santa Monica, Calif. : RAND Corporation, [2016]
Series:	Research report (Rand Corporation) ; RR-1598-OSD.
Subjects:	United States > Foreign relations > 21st century. Security, International > 21st century. National security > United States > 21st century. Diplomatic relations. National security. Security, International. United States. 2000-2099

Table of Contents:

1. The Role of International Order in U.S. Strategy: Risks to the Current Order
Roadmap and Methodology
2. Defining the International Order: The Post- orld War II, Rules-Based Liberal Order
The Order's Purposes and Its Effects
Conclusion and Policy Implications
3. Engines of International Order: Rational Pursuit of Common Interests
Interests of a Hegemonic Power
Domestic Politics
Socialization and Constructed Identities
Systemic Effects
Conclusion and Policy Implications
4. U.S. Approach to the International Order: U.S. Visions of the International Order
The International Order in U.S. National Security Strategy Documents
U.S. Interests and Approaches to the International Order
Conclusion and Policy Implications
5. Implications for a Research Agenda.