xthe bidding of corporations
‘Structural Marxism’: Role of state is to ensure overall stability of global capitalist economy
states and other major actors as well as the identities that guide these states and actors
Nation-states are not all alike
Political culture shapes foreign policy
Form of government shapes foreign policy
History shapes foreign policy
Domestic political trends and debates shape foreign policy
States have identity
State identity influences the way states interact with each other Examples:
China sensitivity to any policies of other states that threaten its unity and sovereignty