Dynamics of Regime Evolution: Modeling Agent-Structure Interactions in the International System

One of the most significant challenges to using a constructivist approach in international relations has been the lack of methodological tools available to empirically assess the theoretical implications of the paradigm. This paper seeks to address this challenge by modeling the constructivist view of the world in order to propose a tool that offers the possibility for better analysis of agent-structure processes and theoretical implications for change in the international system. The dynamic model of networks and behavior constructed here allows for the analysis of strategic network formation and regime growth as it pertains to institutional development between states. The model is then used to analyze the co-evolution of an institutional network and states’ behavior via endogenous processes of social selection and social influence in international interactions, which subsequently provide insights into both international regime growth as well as the general dynamics between agent and structure. Finally, the model’s insights are applied to the emerging cyber security regime in order to make meaningful predictions about how the emerging regime’s structure is likely to evolve.

Grantor dc:publisher

Creighton University

Year dc:date.issued

2013

Author dc:creator

• Lehmann, Todd

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Clark, Terry D.

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright is retained by the Author. A non-exclusive distribution right is granted to Creighton University and to ProQuest following the publishing model selected above.

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10504/45431

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:cdr.creighton.edu:10504/45431