International Politics in the 1970s: The Search for a Perspective

Puchala and Fagan argue that changes in the structure, process, and substance of international politics make the realist Cold War "national security paradigm" an anachronism. The proliferation of international and transnational actors contributes to profound structural changes. Integration and bargaining replace more violent competition. Although Cold War questions remain important, the substance of international politics increasingly involves economic and welfare issues.