Robert Jervis Knihy

The best statement of the psychological position in the literature on international politics. Highly readable, informative, and thought-provoking.-- Library Journal

How Statesmen Think brings together all of the major ideas that have made Robert Jervis one of the top international relations thinkers of our time, indeed of all time. It includes a number of lesser-known essays, some of which even close observers of his work might not know. And of course, like all of Jervis's writing, it is accessible to the broad policy community and even the general public. Those like me who study how statesmen think owe him immensely. - Brian Rathbun, University of Southern California

Now available in paperback, Psychology and Deterrence reveals deterrence strategy's hidden and generally simplistic assumptions about the nature of power and aggression, threat and response, and calculation and behavior in the international arena.

This book focuses on the Interkosmos program, which was formed in 1967, marking a fundamentally new era of cooperation by socialist countries, led by the Soviet Union, in the study and exploration of space.

Exploring the flaws in social science theories, Robert Jervis employs complexity theory to illustrate the interconnectedness of our world. He argues that actions often lead to unpredictable and unintended consequences, as evidenced by examples like airport security measures and forest management practices. Jervis also examines historical events, such as the Cold War and World War I, to demonstrate how individual decisions can collectively lead to significant outcomes, challenging the notion that the sum of actions equals their overall impact.

Robert Jervis argues here that the possibility of nuclear war has created a revolution in military strategy and international relations. He examines how the potential for nuclear Armageddon has changed the meaning of war, the psychology of...

Jervis examines the politics and psychology of two of the more spectacular intelligence failures in recent memory: the mistaken belief that the regime of the Shah in Iran was secure and stable in 1978, and the 2002 claim that Iraq had active WMD programs.

Robert Jervis offers insightful analyses of recent developments in world politics, reflecting on the complexities of international relations. Through a series of snapshots, he examines the evolving landscape of American foreign policy and its implications in a rapidly changing global context. Jervis's perspectives highlight the challenges and opportunities facing policymakers, making this a critical read for understanding contemporary geopolitical dynamics.