Transforming a Nation-Dominant International System

Bibliographic Data

ID6285804
AuthorsDina A Zinnes (Indiana University), John V Gillespie (Indiana University), John Gillespie (0000-0002-2436-3004, Indiana University), G S Tahim (Indiana University)
Year1978
Volume22
Issue4
Pages547-564
Publication date1978-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Conflict Resolution (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-0027 • E-ISSN: 1552-8766
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/002200277802200401
OpenAlexW2061677235
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited4

This paper investigates the problem of system transformation. Focusing on one attribute of system structure, the distribution of power, it is shown that certain power distributions are incompatible with certain optimizing behaviors. Specifically, it is shown that if a system contains a dominant nation, a nation whose power exceeds the sum of the power of all remaining nations, and if nations optimize using stochastic inputs, then the dominant nation will lose its superiority. It is further shown, through a generalization of the argument, that the application of stochastic inputs also insures against subsystem dominance, thus providing a guarantee against “spheres of influence” by some nations over subsets of nations. The general argument is substantiated by showing that similar results can be obtained by way of two different forms of analysis

Argument (complex analysis · Distribution (mathematics · Dominance (genetics · Econometrics · Economic system · Economics · Generalization · Law and economics · Mathematical analysis · Mathematical economics · Political science · Power (physics · Stochastic dominance · Transformation (genetics · Computer Science · Economic and Environmental Valuation · Economic theories and models · Global trade and economics · Mathematics

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