1. International Politics Images of International Relations
Questions About Images Of International Relations
What Are The Three Images Of International Relations, Or “Levels Of Analysis”
Provide A Theory From The Individual Image Of International Relations.
Provide A Theory From The State Image Of International Relations.
Provide A Theory From The System Image Of International Relations.
How Does Each Image Offer A Different Explanation Of An Event Such As World War II?
See Kegley, pgs for additional ideas

2. International Politics Images of International Relations
CSI World War II
What Was Responsible For WWII?
Suspect 1: Individual Image Of International Relations
Certain Individuals And Their Actions Shaped The Course Of Events In WWII.
Had Others Been In Charge Of Certain Countries, WWII Would Have Never Taken Place
Provide A Theory And Testable Hypothesis That Explains How Individual(s) Could Have Committed WWII

3. International Politics Images of International Relations
CSI World War II
What Was Responsible For WWII?
Suspect 2: State Image Of International Relations
Actions And Events Occurring In Certain Countries Shaped The Course Of Events In WWII
Had Those Events Not Taken Place, Or Other Events Occurred, WWII Would Have Never Taken Place
Provide A Theory And Testable Hypothesis That Explains How State(s) Could Have Committed WWII

4. International Politics Images of International Relations
CSI World War II
What Was Responsible For WWII?
Suspect 3: System Image Of International Relations
The Power Configuration And “Rules Of The Game” Shaped The Course Of Events In WWII.
Different Configurations & Rules Would Have Prevented WWII From Taking Place
Provide A Theory And Testable Hypothesis That Explains How The System Could Have Committed WWII

5. International Politics Images of International Relations
CSI World War II
So Which Image Of International Relations Is “Guilty?”
What Evidence Would We Need To Secure A Conviction In This World War II Case?