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Outline

Course Schedule International Relations Theory and Methods Three “Images” of International Politics Game Theory Classical IR Theory The “Modern” Theories Uncertainty, Deterrence, Brinkmanship Perceptions & Uncertainty Deterrence, Crises, & Brinkmanship Breaking Open the Billiard Ball After the Cold War

Perceptions & Uncertainty

Uncertain Outcomes

Uncertain Outcomes:  Iraq Example

Uncertain Outcomes:  Iraq Example

Uncertain Outcomes:  Iraq Example

Uncertain Outcomes:  Iraq Example

Uncertain Outcomes:  Iraq Example

Uncertain Moves

Uncertain Moves:  Example 1

Uncertain Moves:  Example 2

Uncertain Moves:  Example 3

Uncertain Incentives

Uncertain Incentives

Uncertain Incentives

Uncertain Incentives

Uncertain “Types”

Incomplete Information: Falklands

Incomplete Information: Falklands

Incomplete Information: Falklands

Incomplete Information: Falklands

Incomplete Information: Falklands

Incomplete Information: Falklands

Incomplete Information: Falklands

Incomplete Information: Falklands

Summary