TY - JOUR
T1 - International Socialization Processes vs. Israeli National Role Conceptions
T2 - Can Role Theory Integrate IR Theory and Foreign Policy Analysis?
AU - Thies, Cameron G.
PY - 2012/1/1
Y1 - 2012/1/1
N2 - This paper develops a theoretical approach to state socialization grounded in role theory. Role theory, in particular the role location process, offers a way to connect grand International Relations theory and inquiry to the analysis of specific foreign policy actions through the socialization concept. The role location process is presented as a stylized socialization "game" that models the interaction of a state, its socializer(s), and the interested audience as it reacts to cues and demands. This model is then applied to several episodes of early Israeli history (1948-1956) covering the emergence of the sovereign state through its achievement of small state status in the aftermath of the Suez Crisis.
AB - This paper develops a theoretical approach to state socialization grounded in role theory. Role theory, in particular the role location process, offers a way to connect grand International Relations theory and inquiry to the analysis of specific foreign policy actions through the socialization concept. The role location process is presented as a stylized socialization "game" that models the interaction of a state, its socializer(s), and the interested audience as it reacts to cues and demands. This model is then applied to several episodes of early Israeli history (1948-1956) covering the emergence of the sovereign state through its achievement of small state status in the aftermath of the Suez Crisis.
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1743-8594.2011.00170.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1743-8594.2011.00170.x
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84855419495
SN - 1743-8586
VL - 8
SP - 25
EP - 46
JO - Foreign Policy Analysis
JF - Foreign Policy Analysis
IS - 1
ER -