International Relations as Negotiation

Description:

Negotiations are central to the operation of the international system, found at the heart of every conflict and every act of cooperation. Negotiation is the primary vehicle that states use to manage conflict and build prosperity in a complicated and dangerous international system. International Relations as Negotiation provides an overview of world politics that is both approachable and detailed. It explores the factors that help or undermine efforts to negotiate solutions to international problems. Key topics including international conflict and security, the global economy, international law and governance, and environmental sustainability are explored in turn.

Review Quotes:

"Brian Urlacher fills a void in the literature on international negotiation. He provides an accessible textbook, replete with useful exercises, for graduate and undergraduate courses. By blending theory with practice, he illuminates the central role played by negotiation in international relations. By situating negotiation in the international context, he adds to our understanding of the historical and contemporaneous milieus in which negotiation occurs. I encourage my colleagues to follow my lead in adopting this terrific book for their courses."
-- Daniel Druckman, George Mason University, Macquarie University (Sydney), and University of Queensland (Brisbane)

"An innovative and interesting way to approach international relations. I highly recommend that professors consider it for undergraduate classes taking a broad approach to the topic."
-- Ambassador Dennis Jett (Ret.), Pennsylvania State University