Operational Code Analysis and Foreign Policy Roles: Crossing Simon's Bridge

This book explores how individual leaders' beliefs shape their political decisions and compares the operational codes of different leaders, including US presidents, terrorist organizations, and regional leaders. It also introduces a new data set containing the operational codes of US presidents and examines strategic interactions among dyads and evolutionary patterns among states.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 390 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In this captivating book, esteemed senior scholars and a fresh cohort of analysts delve into diverse applications of recent breakthroughs linking beliefs and decision-making in the realm of foreign policy analysis, intricately intertwining with strategic interactions in the complex tapestry of world politics. Spanning five compelling parts, Part 1 unveils the profound influence of individual leaders' cognitive operational codes on the political decisions of states. Part 2 showcases remarkable progress in comparing the operational codes of prominent figures, including Vladimir Putin of Russia, three US presidents, Bolivian president Evo Morales, Sri Lankas President Chandrika Kumaratunga, and various leaders of terrorist organizations active in the Middle East and North Africa. Part 3 introduces a groundbreaking Psychological Characteristics of Leaders (PsyCL) data set, encompassing the operational codes of US presidents from the early 1800s to the present. Part 4 delves into the intricate dynamics of strategic interactions among dyads and the evolutionary patterns observed across different regional and global systems. Part 5 revisits the central question of whether the chapters preceding support the assertions about the profound connections between beliefs and foreign policy roles in the world of politics.

Richly illustrated and accompanied by comprehensive analysis, Operational Code Analysis and Foreign Policy Roles captivates a wide audience, including specialists in foreign policy analysis, international relations theorists, graduate students, and national security analysts within the policy-making and intelligence communities. This insightful work offers valuable insights into the intricate interplay between beliefs, decision-making, and global dynamics, paving the way for a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics shaping international relations.

Weight: 757g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367673635