mandala theory of foreign policy
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The mandala theory of foreign policy is an ancient Indian geopolitical doctrine that explains interstate relations and strategic alliances through concentric circles of neighboring and rival states.
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Target entity: mandala theory of foreign policy Context triple: [Arthashastra, keyConcept, mandala theory of foreign policy]
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Social Theory of International Politics
Social Theory of International Politics is a seminal work in international relations that develops a constructivist framework to explain how state identities and interests are shaped by social interaction rather than solely by material power.
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Theory of International Politics
Theory of International Politics is a foundational work in international relations that articulates the neorealist (structural realist) theory explaining state behavior through the anarchic structure of the international system.
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The Tragedy of Great Power Politics
The Tragedy of Great Power Politics is a seminal work of international relations theory by John J. Mearsheimer that advances an offensive realist explanation of great power behavior and the inevitability of conflict in an anarchic international system.
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The American People and Foreign Policy
"The American People and Foreign Policy" is a seminal political science book by Gabriel A. Almond that analyzes how public opinion shapes and constrains U.S. foreign policy.
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Peace and War: A Theory of International Relations
Peace and War: A Theory of International Relations is a seminal work of political philosophy and international relations that analyzes the dynamics of power, diplomacy, and conflict among states in the modern world.
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Target entity: mandala theory of foreign policy Target entity description: The mandala theory of foreign policy is an ancient Indian geopolitical doctrine that explains interstate relations and strategic alliances through concentric circles of neighboring and rival states.
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A.
Social Theory of International Politics
Social Theory of International Politics is a seminal work in international relations that develops a constructivist framework to explain how state identities and interests are shaped by social interaction rather than solely by material power.
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B.
Theory of International Politics
Theory of International Politics is a foundational work in international relations that articulates the neorealist (structural realist) theory explaining state behavior through the anarchic structure of the international system.
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C.
The Tragedy of Great Power Politics
The Tragedy of Great Power Politics is a seminal work of international relations theory by John J. Mearsheimer that advances an offensive realist explanation of great power behavior and the inevitability of conflict in an anarchic international system.
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D.
The American People and Foreign Policy
"The American People and Foreign Policy" is a seminal political science book by Gabriel A. Almond that analyzes how public opinion shapes and constrains U.S. foreign policy.
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E.
Peace and War: A Theory of International Relations
Peace and War: A Theory of International Relations is a seminal work of political philosophy and international relations that analyzes the dynamics of power, diplomacy, and conflict among states in the modern world.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
ancient Indian political concept
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geopolitical doctrine ⓘ theory of international relations ⓘ |
| assumption |
immediate neighbor is a natural enemy
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neighbor of my neighbor is my friend ⓘ |
| author |
Chanakya
ⓘ
Kautilya ⓘ
linked to:
Vishnugupta
|
| centralActor | Vijigishu ⓘ |
| classificationOfStates |
ally
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enemy ⓘ friend ⓘ intermediate state ⓘ neutral state ⓘ |
| conceptualizesAs | circle of kings ⓘ |
| coreConcept |
balance of power
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concentric circles of states ⓘ interstate relations ⓘ strategic alliances ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | India ⓘ |
| defines |
relations between neighboring states
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relations between rival states ⓘ |
| describedIn | Arthashastra ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
dynamic alliances
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geographical proximity ⓘ relative power of states ⓘ |
| explainedIn |
Book 6 of the Arthashastra
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linked to:
Arthashastra
Book 7 of the Arthashastra ⓘ |
| field |
political science
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strategic studies ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
power politics
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state interest ⓘ |
| historicalContext | Mauryan period ⓘ |
| influencedBy | realist view of politics ⓘ |
| inModernScholarship |
compared to modern balance of power systems
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studied as early realist theory of foreign policy ⓘ |
| keyTerm |
Ari
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Ari-mitra ⓘ Madhyama ⓘ Mitra ⓘ Mitra-mitra ⓘ Udasina ⓘ Vijigishu ⓘ |
| languageOfOrigin | Sanskrit ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
balance of power theory
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realism in international relations ⓘ |
| timePeriod | ancient India ⓘ |
| usedFor |
assessment of threats
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diplomatic strategy ⓘ formulation of alliances ⓘ |
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