1 GVPT 708A – Seminar in International Relations Theory Fall 2007 Tuesdays 12:30-3:15pm Tydings 1136 Prof. Virginia Haufler Prof. Paul Huth 405-4122 314-8481 [email protected] [email protected] This seminar introduces students to the key theoretical, methodological, and substantive concerns in international relations scholarship. We begin the course with an overview of the major paradigms and approaches as exemplified by key scholars. We then examine specific substantive issues and empirical applications. We will examine enduring debates in the field of international relations, and contemporary advances in scholarship. The goal is to convey how the field has evolved, and how scholars frame questions and conduct empirical research. The course is designed as the core seminar for Ph.D. students enrolled in the Government and Politics graduate program who have chosen international relations as one of their areas of specialization. The course will be co-taught by Professors Haufler and Huth, with all students participating in the same class together. However, students will be registered for separate sections and evaluated by only one professor. Course Requirements: Participation (25%)—Contribute to discussion each week in class, lead class discussions on a couple of occasions, and present your research design proposal; we expect everyone to come to class with questions to ask and comments to make Research Design Paper (50%)—Prepare a research design, due December 4, with a 2-3 page preliminary summary due on October 23; we will discuss this assignment in more detail to make sure you understand the nature of a research design and our expectations of you Final Exam (25%)—An in-class final exam will be given at the last meeting of the class, December 11, that covers the central concepts, terms, and theories presented in the course Readings: We have ordered key texts for you to buy from the University Book Center and Maryland Book Exchange. All books have been put on reserve at McKeldin Library. The journal articles are available through the Library’s databases, searchable via Research Port. We have also asked the Library to put them on reserve electronically. We also recommend the following supplementary books:2 Stephen Van Evera, Guide to Methods for Students of Political Science Gary King, Robert Keohane, Sidney Verba, Designing Social Inquiry Alexander George and Andrew Bennett, Case Studies and Theory Development In the Social Sciences Detlev Sprinz and Yael Wolinsky-Nahmias, Models, Numbers and Cases Audie Klotz and Ceclia Lynch, Strategies for Research in Constructivist International Relations Schedule: Sept. 4: Introduction Section I: Alternative Theoretical Approaches to the Study of World Politics Sept. 11: Realism and Rationalism Kenneth Waltz, Theory of International Politics chs. 5-6 John Mearsheimer, The Tragedy of Great Power Politics chs. 1-3 David Lake and Robert Powell, Strategic Choice and International Relations Ch. 1 Robert Powell, In the Shadow of Power chs. 2-3 Charles Glaser, “The Security Dilemma Revisited,” World Politics 50, 1 1997 Sept. 18: Liberalism and Institutionalism Andrew Moravcsik, “Taking Preferences Seriously: A Liberal Theory of International Politics,” International Organization (IO) 51,4 1997 Robert Putnam, “Diplomacy and Domestic Politics: The Logic of Two-Level Games,” IO 42,1 1988 David Lake and Robert Powell, eds. Strategic Choice and International Relations Ch. 4 Robert Keohane After Hegemony, chs.4-6 Robert Keohane and Joseph Nye, Power and Interdependence chs. 1-2 and Afterward Kenneth Abbott and Duncan Snidal, “Why States Act through Formal International Organizations,” The Journal of Conflict Resolution 42, 1 1998 Sept. 25: Constructivism Alexander Wendt, “Anarchy is What States Make of it: The Social Construction of Power Politics,” IO 46,2 1992 Martha Finnemore, National Interests in International Society ch. 1 Emmanuel Adler, et al Security Communities ch. 2 Peter Katzentstein, ed. The Culture of National Security chs. 1-2 Jeffrey Checkel, “International Norms and Domestic Politics: Bridging the Rationalist-Constructivist Divide,” European Journal of International Relations 3 19973 Section II: The Study of War and Peace Oct. 2: Deterrence and Coercive Bargaining Thomas Schelling, Arms and Influence, chs.2-3 Paul Huth, Extended Deterrence and the Prevention of War, chs.2-4 James Fearon, “Rationalist Explanations for War,” IO 49,3 1995 Christopher Gelpi, “Crime and Punishment: The Role of Norms in Crisis Bargaining,” APSR 91,2, 1997 Robert Pape, “The Strategic Logic of Suicide Terrorism,” APSR 97,3 2003 Andrew Kydd and Barbara Walter, “Strategies of Terrorism” IS 31,1 2006 Oct. 9: The Democratic Peace Paul Huth and Todd Allee, The Democratic Peace and Territorial Conflict in the Twentieth Century, chs.4-5,7,9 Bruce Russett and John Oneal, Triangulating Peace, ch.3 Ed Mansfield and Jack Snyder, Electing To Fight chs.2-3,5 Bruce Bueno de Mesquita et al, The Logic of Political Survival ch.6 Oct. 16: Territory and War Paul Huth, Standing Your Ground chs.4-5 Hendrik Spruyt, Ending Empire chs.1,8 Mark Zacher, “The Territorial Integrity Norm” IO 55,2 2001 M. Taylor Fravel, “Regime Insecurity and International Security” IS 30,2 2005 John Vasquez, The War Puzzle ch.4 Oct. 23: International Institutions and Dispute Management Virginia Page Fortna, Peace Time chs.1,6 Suzanne Werner and Amy Yuen, “Making and Keeping Peace” IO 59,2 2005 G. John Ikenberry, After Victory: Institutions, Strategic Restrain, and the Rebuilding of Order after Major Wars chs. 1-3,7 Todd Allee and Paul Huth, “Legitimizing Dispute Settlement: International Legal Rulings as Domestic Political Cover,” APSR 100,2 2006 Jim Morrow, “When Do States Follow the Laws of War?” APSR 101,3 20074 Section III: The Study of International Political Economy, Globalization, and Human Rights Oct. 30: Domestic Sources of Foreign Economic Policy Ronald Rogowski, “Political Cleavage and Changing Exposure to Trade,” APSR 81,4 1987 Frieden, Jeffry A. "Invested Interests: The Politics of National Economic Policies in a World of Global Finance," International Organization 45, 4 1991 Judith Goldstein, “International Law and Domestic