ABSTRACT
The analyst who makes use of Model III focuses more on the actions of individuals, and the interpersonal bargaining among them, than on either the rational justifications for decisions or the structure and standard procedures of the bureaucracies that make or implement them. Bureaucratic structures are not irrelevant; bureaucratic loyalty, for example, might affect how a particular player conceives of what outcome will best serve the national interest. But other concerns are also relevant, including personal beliefs or ideology, domestic political concerns, and personal interests. Bureaucratic routines are also relevant, though not determinative, in that they establish the "action channels" that structure the game. The action channels preselect the major players and allocate power among them.
