Problems of Stability and Progress in International Relations

Quincy Wright

• Publisher: University of California Press
• Year: 2023
• Print ISBN:
  9780520369832
• Edition: 1
• eBook ISBN:
  9780520330993
• Topic: Politics & International Relations
• Subtopic: American Government
• Index: Politics & International Relations

Problems of Stability and Progress in International Relations by Quincy Wright is a profound and timely examination of the challenges facing the international order in the mid-20th century, many of which remain relevant today. Wright explores the complex interplay between stability and progress in a rapidly changing world, emphasizing the necessity of reconciling national sovereignty with the increasing interdependence of states. He warns that ideological polarization, technological advancements—particularly in warfare—and shifting global power dynamics require a pragmatic yet forward-thinking approach to international law, diplomacy, and governance. Wright's essays, many of which were originally presented in academic and policy forums, cover a wide range of topics, including the role of international law, the evolution of global institutions, the psychology of international politics, and the impact of scientific progress on diplomacy. He advocates for a balance between idealistic aspirations for peace and pragmatic policies that acknowledge geopolitical realities. His emphasis on education and informed policymaking underscores the importance of fostering a global perspective among both leaders and citizens. With his deep knowledge of international law and political science, Wright provides a crucial framework for understanding and addressing the ongoing tensions between national interests and global cooperation. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1954.

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Table of contents

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• CONTENTS
• PART I INSTITUTIONALIZING INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY
• 1 SHOULD INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY BE INSTITUTIONALIZED?
• 2 HOW CAN INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY BE SUITABLY INSTITUTIONALIZED?
• PART II PROGRESS IN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION
• 3 AMERICA AND WORLD ORGANIZATION
• 4 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF WORLD ORGANIZATION
• 5 TRENDS IN THE EVOLUTION OF THE UNITED NATIONS, 1948
• 6 COLLECTIVE SECURITY IN THE LIGHT OF THE KOREAN EXPERIENCE
• 7 POLITICAL SCIENCE AND WORLD STABILIZATION
• 8 SOME REFLECTIONS ON WAR AND PEACE
• 9 THE NATURE OF CONFLICT
• 1O THE IMPORTANCE OF THE STUDY OF INTERNATIONAL TENSIONS
• 11 THE RELATION OF UNIVERSAL CULTURE TO POWER POLITICS
• PART IV EDUCATION AND INTERNATIONAL STABILITY
• 12 THE UNIVERSITIES AND THE WORLD ORDER
• 13 THE TEACHING OF INTERNATIONAL LAW IN THE POSTWAR WORLD
• 14 ON THE APPLICATION OF INTELLIGENCE TO WORLD AFFAIRS
• 15 SYMBOLS OF NATIONALISM AND INTERNATIONALISM
• PART v LAW AND INTERNATIONAL STABILITY
• 16 LAW AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
• 17 INTERNATIONAL LAW AND POWER POLITICS
• 18 CONSTITUTIONALISM AND WORLD POLITICS
• PART VI TECHNOLOGY AND INTERNATIONAL STABILITY
• 19 AVIATION AND WORLD POLITICS
• 20 THE ATOMIC BOMB AND WORLD POLITICS
• 21 POLITICAL CONSEQUENCES OF THE SOVIET ATOM BOMB
• NOTES
• INDEX