K.J. Holsti's extensive work delves into the theoretical underpinnings of international relations, examining the forces that shape global politics and conflict. His research critically analyzes foreign policy, security studies, and the very structure of the international system. Holsti is driven by a desire to understand the dynamics of peace and war, and how nations realign in response to changing global landscapes. His scholarly approach is characterized by a rigorous examination of historical trends and systematic inquiry into the causes and consequences of international conflict and cooperation.
For sophomere/junior level courses in International Relations or World Politics in Departments of Political Science.This text provides an integrated framework for analysis of international politics by linking various approaches of study into a coherent whole.