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DOMESTIC STRUCTURE AND COLLECTIVE SECURITY
Author(s) -
Spiezio K. Edward
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
southeastern political review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1747-1346
pISSN - 0730-2177
DOI - 10.1111/j.1747-1346.1997.tb00454.x
Subject(s) - neorealism (international relations) , political science , politics , institutionalism , institution , enforcement , state (computer science) , new institutionalism , perspective (graphical) , collective security , political economy , international security , subject (documents) , international relations , economic system , public administration , law and economics , sociology , economics , law , algorithm , artificial intelligence , library science , computer science
Neorealism and neoliberal institutionalism are unable to account for the variability states exhibit when it comes to the subject of collective security systems because neither approach controls for the impact domestic politics can have on a state's ability to participate in this type of multilateral institution. A domestic structures perspective can address this shortcoming by highlighting the influence domestic political norms and institutions can exert in regard to a state's ability to make international security commitments and its ability to contribute to multilateral enforcement efforts. This essay provides evidence in support of these claims and outlines a research agenda for investigating the consequences domestic politics may hold for the viability and efficacy of collective security institutions.