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dc.contributor.advisorVolgy, Thomas J.en_US
dc.contributor.authorBodung, Sverre
dc.creatorBodung, Sverreen_US
dc.date.accessioned2014-12-16T19:20:38Z
dc.date.available2014-12-16T19:20:38Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10150/337267
dc.description.abstractIn this dissertation I develop a theory that seeks to account for the variation in stability and conflict proneness we observe across regions. I propose that the observed variation in regional order in the international system is fundamentally rooted in the polar arrangements of the different regions. Specifically, I argue that regions that do not have clearly recognized regional powers are more prone to conflict, that their conflicts are more severe, and that these regions are more vulnerable to outside influence than those that do have such powers. Using an opportunity and willingness framework, I define regions as stable geographic spaces of interacting states behaving uniquely from the broader international system. In order to test these propositions, I make use of novel data defining both regional memberships and that identifies leading regional actors. The results show that not only do regional polarity have a strong explanatory effect, but they also suggest that it is necessary to take regional-level effects into account when analyzing international politics.
dc.language.isoen_USen
dc.publisherThe University of Arizona.en_US
dc.rightsCopyright © is held by the author. Digital access to this material is made possible by the University Libraries, University of Arizona. Further transmission, reproduction or presentation (such as public display or performance) of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the author.en_US
dc.subjectConflict Studiesen_US
dc.subjectInternational Relations Theoryen_US
dc.subjectInternational Securityen_US
dc.subjectPolarityen_US
dc.subjectRegionsen_US
dc.subjectPolitical Scienceen_US
dc.subjectBalance of Poweren_US
dc.titleRegions, Powers And Order: A Structural Approach To Regional Politicsen_US
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dc.typeElectronic Dissertationen
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Arizonaen_US
thesis.degree.leveldoctoralen_US
dc.contributor.committeememberVolgy, Thomas J.en_US
dc.contributor.committeememberBergesen, Alberten_US
dc.contributor.committeememberDixon, William J,en_US
thesis.degree.disciplineGraduate Collegeen_US
thesis.degree.disciplinePolitical Scienceen_US
thesis.degree.namePh.D.en_US
refterms.dateFOA2018-08-31T22:09:03Z
html.description.abstractIn this dissertation I develop a theory that seeks to account for the variation in stability and conflict proneness we observe across regions. I propose that the observed variation in regional order in the international system is fundamentally rooted in the polar arrangements of the different regions. Specifically, I argue that regions that do not have clearly recognized regional powers are more prone to conflict, that their conflicts are more severe, and that these regions are more vulnerable to outside influence than those that do have such powers. Using an opportunity and willingness framework, I define regions as stable geographic spaces of interacting states behaving uniquely from the broader international system. In order to test these propositions, I make use of novel data defining both regional memberships and that identifies leading regional actors. The results show that not only do regional polarity have a strong explanatory effect, but they also suggest that it is necessary to take regional-level effects into account when analyzing international politics.


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