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This edited volume examines how democratic political systems shape foreign policy making, with particular attention to the challenges created by divided government, competing institutions, and the demands of international cooperation. The book explores how democratic leaders and institutions negotiate foreign policy decisions when power is dispersed among executives, legislatures, parties, and domestic political actors. It considers the tension between internal democratic constraints and the need for coherent action in international affairs, making it relevant to the study of foreign policy analysis, democratic accountability, legislative-executive relations, and international negotiations. The volume is intended for students and researchers of political science, comparative politics, and international relations.
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Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Publishing Year: 2006
ISBN: 978-1-4039-7457-0
Pages: 272