Robert D. Putnam
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Robert D. Putnam
1988
Nonfiction
Political Science
Robert D. Putnam presents a framework for understanding the connections between domestic groups and international negotiators. His discussion centers on the Bonn summit conference of 1978 which produced an agreement that benefitted all seven nations involved known as the "Group of 7" or "G7." An explanation of the metaphor of a two-level game gives rise to Putnam's investigation of the factors impacting wins and losses at both the domestic and international levels. Putnam demonstrates the reciprocal nature of the relationship between these two levels of political play. This differs from previous research on the topic. He presents historical examples and demonstrates how to apply the two-level game framework to specific negotiations. Putnam advocates for future empirical research into how political leaders generate and adopt international agreements.
"Diplomacy and Domestic Politics: The Logic of Two-Level Games" is written in the third person from the perspective of an expert in political science.
"Diplomacy and Domestic Politics: The Logic of Two-Level Games" articulates Putnam's contention that international politics is played like a game. Negotiations taking place between actors or players at the international level are tied to the political situation of nations at the domestic level.
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