02517cam a2200433 4500 1253286 BJBSDDR 20260819165300.0 a|||||r|||| 00| 0 ta 740215s1974 ohu rb 001 0 eng 73085554 0675088844 9780675088848 1253286 DLC DLC DLC eng eng JZ 1234 L574f 1974 327/.07/2 Lentner, Howard H. 48859 Foreign policy analysis : a comparative and conceptual approach / [by] Howard H. Lentner. Columbus, Ohio, Merrill 1974. vii, 295 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier Merrill Political science series Bibliography: pages 279-284. Foreign Policy Analysis: A Comparative and Conceptual Approach examines how states formulate and implement foreign policy. Howard H. Lentner argues that foreign policy cannot be explained solely by international pressures; it must also be understood through domestic political structures, leadership, bureaucratic processes, national values, and decision-making mechanisms. The book presents a comparative framework for analyzing the foreign policies of different countries and explores the relationship between internal and external influences on state behavior. Lentner emphasizes that foreign policy is the product of complex interactions among political leaders, government institutions, interest groups, public opinion, and the international environment. A major contribution of the book is its effort to develop conceptual tools and analytical models that help scholars compare foreign policy decisions across different political systems. Through historical examples and case studies, the author illustrates how states pursue national interests, manage conflicts, engage in diplomacy, and respond to global challenges. International relations Research. Relaciones internacionales Investigación 50115 Colección Celestino del Arenal (CCA) 15749 Merrill Political science series 50114 7 cbc orignew 2 opcn 19 y-gencatlg lcc BK llh 127346 127346 0 0 lcc 0 0 CS BJB BJB CS 2026-06-03 0 JZ 1234 L574f 1974 00000200157 2026-06-03 16:50:00 1 2026-06-03 BK