Domestic Constraints and the Breakdown of International Agreements

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The book examines the tension between elite commitments to international cooperation and domestic political constraints that can lead to unexpected defections from agreements. It critiques Robert Putnam's two-level game model, arguing it inadequately explains these defections. Instead, a new framework is proposed, highlighting how domestic factors during the ratification process influence foreign policy-making and affect adherence to international commitments. This perspective sheds light on the complexities of international relations and the impact of domestic politics.