1 GVPT 708A – Seminar in International Relations Theory Fall 2006 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: Critical Reviews (25%)—Summarize and critically assess one or more readings for each week, 1-2 pages each, which totals 12 papers; after the first few weeks, we expect these reviews to incorporate critical reflection going beyond mere summary Participation (25%)—Contribute to discussion each week in class, and present your research design proposal at the end of the semester; we expect everyone to come to class with questions to ask and comments to make Research Design Paper (50%)—Prepare a research design, due Dec. 18, with a 2-3 page preliminary summary due on Oct. 31; we will discuss this assignment in more detail to make sure you understand the nature of a research design and our expectations of you 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.2 We also recommend the following supplementary books: 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 Schedule: Sept. 5 Introduction to Social Science and the Study of World Politics Section I: Alternative Theoretical Approaches to the Study of World Politics Sept. 12 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. 19 Liberalism and Institutionalism Andrew Moravcsik, “Taking Preferences Seriously: A Liberal Theory of International Politics,” International Organization (IO) 51,4 1997 Helen Milner, Interests, Institutions, and Information chs. 2-4 David Lake and Robert Powell, eds. Strategic Choice and International Relations Ch. 4 Robert Keohane After Hegemony, chs.4-6 Robert Axelrod and Robert Keohane, “Achieving Cooperation under Anarchy,” World Politics 38,1 1985 Kenneth Abbott and Duncan Snidal, “Why States Act through Formal International Organizations,” The Journal of Conflict Resolution 42, 1 1998 Sept. 26 Constructivism Alexander Wendt, “Anarchy is What States Make of it: The Social Construction of Power Politics,” IO 46,2 1992 Martha Finnemore, The Purpose of Intervention ch. 1 Emmanuel Adler, et al Security Communities ch. 2 Peter Katzentstein, ed. The Culture of National Security chs. 1-2 Thomas Risse, “’Let’s Argue!’”: Communicative Action in World Politics,” IO 54,1 2000 Section II: The Study of War and Peace3 Oct. 3 Deterrence and Crisis Behavior 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, Dying to Win, chs.2-6 OR Pape, “The Strategic Logic of Suicide Terrorism,” APSR 97,3 2003 Peter Katzenstein, The Culture of National Security ch. 4 Oct. 10: Democratic Peace and Economic Interdependence 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.4 Edward Mansfield and Brian Pollins, eds., Economic Interdependence and International Conflict, pp.1-28 Stephen Brooks, Producing Security, ch.3 Oct. 17 Alliances and War Stephen Walt, The Origin of Alliances, ch.2 Robert Powell, In the Shadow of Power, ch. 5 Thomas Christensen and Jack Snyder, “Chain Gangs and Passed Bucks: Predicting Alliances in Multipolarity,” IO 44,2 1990 Randall Schweller, Unanswered Threats, ch.2 Ashley Leeds, “Do Alliances Deter Aggression?” AJPS 47,3 2003 Peter Katzenstein, ed. The Culture of National Security ch. 10 Oct. 24 International Institutions and Dispute Management Page Fortna, “Interstate Peacemaking: Causal Mechanisms and Empirical Effects,” World Politics 56, 4 2004 Suzanne Werner and Amy Yuen, “Making and Keeping Peace” IO 59,2 2005 Todd Allee and Paul Huth, “Legitimizing Dispute Settlement: International Legal Rulings as Domestic Political Cover,” APSR 100,2 2006 Eric Voeten, “The Political Origins of the Security Council’s Ability to Legitimize the Use of Force,” IO 59,3 2005 Ian Hurd, “Legitimacy and Authority in International Relations,” IO 53,2 1999 G. John Ikenberry, After Victory: Institutions, Strategic Restrain, and the Rebuilding of Order after Major Wars chs. 1-3 Section III: The Study of International Political Economy, the State, and Transnationalism4 Oct. 31 Domestic Sources of Foreign Economic Policy Ronald Rogowski, “Political Cleavage