The Levels of Analysis in International Relations

Описание: Why do wars start? Why do alliances collapse? Why do global crises spiral out of control? In this video, Noah Zerbe, professor of international relations at Cal Poly Humboldt, introduces a powerful tool for understanding global events: the levels of analysis. Using vivid examples from World War I and the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, we’ll see how events look different when examined at the individual, domestic, and international levels. By the end, you’ll see why this framework is essential for making sense of global politics—and why trying to understand the world without it is like watching a 3D movie without the glasses.