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5 years ago

The Quest for a Unified Theory of International Relations Unveiled.

The International History Review
The Need for Theory: International Relations and the Council on Foreign Relations Study Group on the Theory of International Relations, 1953–1954
Brian C. Schmidt

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The article discusses the history of International Relations and the efforts to create a comprehensive theory of international politics. After World War Two, the field faced an identity crisis, leading to a focus on developing a theory to address its challenges. The Council on Foreign Relations Study Group in 1953–1954 played a key role in this process.