The National Interest In International

This is the first systematic and critical analysis of the concept of national interest from the perspective of contemporary theories of international relations, including realist, Marxist, anarchist, liberal, English School and constructivist perspectives. Scott Burchill explains that although commonly used in diplomacy, the national interest is a highly problematic concept and a poor guide to understanding the motivations of foreign policy.

Scott Burchill has taught International Relations at Monash University, Melbourne University, the University of Tasmania and Deakin University.

Acknowledgements

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Introduction

1

(8)

Origins and Antecedents

9

(22)

Conventional Perspectives: Realist Approaches

31

(32)

Critical Perspectives: Marxist and Anarchist Approaches

63

(41)

Progressive Perspectives: Liberal Approaches

104

(48)

Progressive Perspectives: the English School

152

(33)

Progressive Perspectives: Constructivism

185

(21)

Conclusion

206

(6)

Appendix: Tables 1 and 2

212

(2)

Bibliography

214

(8)

Index

222

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The National Interest In International Relations Theory

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