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Charles L. Glaser

April 11, 2024

Charles Louis Glaser (born 1954) is a scholar of international relations theory, known for his work on defensive realism,[1][2] as well as nuclear strategy.[3][4] He is the founding director of the Institute for Security and Conflict Studies[5] at the George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs, as well as a professor of political science and international affairs. His best-known book, Rational Theory of International Politics: The Logic of Competition and Cooperation (Princeton University Press, 2010) received an Honorable Mention for 2011 Best Book from the International Security Studies Section of the International Studies Association.[6]

Academic career edit

Glaser's research focuses on international relations theory and international security policy.[7] He has contributed to the ideas of defensive realism, the security dilemma, the offense-defense balance, and arms races through various publications and articles.[8]

In Rational Theory of International Politics, he outlines three factors that affect a state's security strategies: the material capabilities of a state, the information it has about the intentions and capabilities of other states, and the state's motives. Here, he distinguishes between motives that are "security-seeking" or "greedy."[9] The book provides a defensive realist approach to international relations. It rejects that the international system consistently favors competitive behavior between states. The book was debated in an issue of Security Studies.[10] According to LSE international relations scholar Chris Brown, Glaser's book is "the most sophisticated account of structural realism since that of [Kenneth] Waltz."[11]

In a 2019 article for International Security, Glaser argued that the concept of a "liberal international order" was flawed and that many of the outcomes purportedly explained by the liberal international order (such as "cooperation under anarchy, effective Western balancing against the Soviet Union, the Cold War peace, and the lack of balancing against the United States following the Cold War") could be better accounted for by defensive realism.[12]

Glaser received a doctorate from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He also holds an M.A. in physics and an MPP from Harvard University, as well as a B.S. in physics from MIT.[7] Glaser was the Emmett Dedmon professor of public policy and acting dean at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago prior to George Washington University. He has also taught political science at the University of Michigan and was a visiting fellow at Stanford University's Center for International Security and Cooperation. He has served as a strategic analyst for the Joint Staff in the Pentagon, and was a peace fellow at the United States Institute of Peace, as well as a research associate at the Center for International Studies at MIT.[7]

Selected publications edit

  • Rational Theory of International Politics: The Logic of Competition and Cooperation (Princeton University Press, 2010) ISBN 978-0691143729; William C. Wohlforth of Dartmouth College said that the book is "destined to be one of the most important books on international relations theory."[9][13]
  • Analyzing Strategic Nuclear Policy (Princeton University Press, 1990) ISBN 978-0691023120[14]
  • "Why unipolarity doesn't matter (much)," Cambridge Review of International Affairs, v24 n2 (June 2011): 135-147
  • "Counterforce Revisited: Assessing the Nuclear Posture Review's New Missions," International Security, v30 n2 (Autumn, 2005): 84-126 (with Steve Fetter)
  • "When Are Arms Races Dangerous? Rational versus Suboptimal Arming," International Security, v28 n4 (Spring, 2004): 44-84
  • “The Security Dilemma Revisited.” World Politics Vol. 50, No. 01 （October 1997） pp. 171–201.
  • Charles L. Glaser and Chairn Kaufmann, “What is the offense-defense balance and how can we measure it?.” International Security Vol. 22, No. 4, （Spring 1998） pp. 44–82.
  • "Political consequences of military strategy: Expanding and refining the spiral and deterrence models." World politics 44, no. 04 (1992): 497–538.
  • “Realists as Optimists: Cooperation as Self-help." International security Vol. 19, No. 3, Winter, （1994-1995）:50-90

References edit

  1. ^ Charles Glasner; Chaim Kaufmann (Spring 1998). "What is the Offense-Defense Balance?". International Security. 22 (4): 44–82. doi:10.2307/2539240. JSTOR 2539240.
  2. ^ Mearsheimer, John (2011-07-01). "Realists as Idealists". Security Studies. 20 (3): 424–430. doi:10.1080/09636412.2011.599190. ISSN 0963-6412. S2CID 145130662.
  3. ^ "Book Review Roundtable: The Meaning of the Nuclear Revolution 30 Years Later". Texas National Security Review. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
  4. ^ Kroenig, Matthew (2015-09-01). "Posturing the Bomb". International Studies Review. 17 (3): 482–484. doi:10.1111/misr.12242. ISSN 1521-9488.
  5. ^ http://www.gwu.edu/~iscs/about/faculty.cfm
  6. ^ Glaser, Charles L. (2010). Rational Theory of International Politics. Princeton University Press. ISBN 9780691143729. from the original on 2010-04-02.
  7. ^ a b c "Charlie Glaser | Elliott School of International Affairs | The George Washington University". elliott.gwu.edu.
  8. ^ "WorldCat Identities". WorldCat. Archived from the original on 25 September 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
  9. ^ a b "Review by G. John Ikenberry". Foreign Affairs, November/December 2010. 25 October 2010. Retrieved 25 September 2013. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  10. ^ "Security Studies". Taylor & Francis. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  11. ^ Brown, Chris (2012-07-01). "Realism: rational or reasonable?". International Affairs. 88 (4): 857–866. doi:10.1111/j.1468-2346.2012.01105.x. ISSN 0020-5850.
  12. ^ Glaser, Charles L. (2019-04-01). "A Flawed Framework: Why the Liberal International Order Concept Is Misguided". International Security. 43 (4): 51–87. doi:10.1162/isec_a_00343. ISSN 0162-2889.
  13. ^ "Additional Reviews and/or Endorsements for Glaser, C.L.: Rational Theory of International Politics: The Logic of Competition and Cooperation".
  14. ^ Trevertonspring 1991, Gregory F. (28 January 2009). "Review by Gregory F. Treverton". Foreign Affairs, Spring 1991. Retrieved 25 September 2013. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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Charles Louis Glaser born 1954 is a scholar of international relations theory known for his work on defensive realism 1 2 as well as nuclear strategy 3 4 He is the founding director of the Institute for Security and Conflict Studies 5 at the George Washington University s Elliott School of International Affairs as well as a professor of political science and international affairs His best known book Rational Theory of International Politics The Logic of Competition and Cooperation Princeton University Press 2010 received an Honorable Mention for 2011 Best Book from the International Security Studies Section of the International Studies Association 6 Contents 1 Academic career 2 Selected publications 3 References 4 External linksAcademic career editGlaser s research focuses on international relations theory and international security policy 7 He has contributed to the ideas of defensive realism the security dilemma the offense defense balance and arms races through various publications and articles 8 In Rational Theory of International Politics he outlines three factors that affect a state s security strategies the material capabilities of a state the information it has about the intentions and capabilities of other states and the state s motives Here he distinguishes between motives that are security seeking or greedy 9 The book provides a defensive realist approach to international relations It rejects that the international system consistently favors competitive behavior between states The book was debated in an issue of Security Studies 10 According to LSE international relations scholar Chris Brown Glaser s book is the most sophisticated account of structural realism since that of Kenneth Waltz 11 In a 2019 article for International Security Glaser argued that the concept of a liberal international order was flawed and that many of the outcomes purportedly explained by the liberal international order such as cooperation under anarchy effective Western balancing against the Soviet Union the Cold War peace and the lack of balancing against the United States following the Cold War could be better accounted for by defensive realism 12 Glaser received a doctorate from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University He also holds an M A in physics and an MPP from Harvard University as well as a B S in physics from MIT 7 Glaser was the Emmett Dedmon professor of public policy and acting dean at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago prior to George Washington University He has also taught political science at the University of Michigan and was a visiting fellow at Stanford University s Center for International Security and Cooperation He has served as a strategic analyst for the Joint Staff in the Pentagon and was a peace fellow at the United States Institute of Peace as well as a research associate at the Center for International Studies at MIT 7 Selected publications editRational Theory of International Politics The Logic of Competition and Cooperation Princeton University Press 2010 ISBN 978 0691143729 William C Wohlforth of Dartmouth College said that the book is destined to be one of the most important books on international relations theory 9 13 Analyzing Strategic Nuclear Policy Princeton University Press 1990 ISBN 978 0691023120 14 Why unipolarity doesn t matter much Cambridge Review of International Affairs v24 n2 June 2011 135 147 Counterforce Revisited Assessing the Nuclear Posture Review s New Missions International Security v30 n2 Autumn 2005 84 126 with Steve Fetter When Are Arms Races Dangerous Rational versus Suboptimal Arming International Security v28 n4 Spring 2004 44 84 The Security Dilemma Revisited World Politics Vol 50 No 01 October 1997 pp 171 201 Charles L Glaser and Chairn Kaufmann What is the offense defense balance and how can we measure it International Security Vol 22 No 4 Spring 1998 pp 44 82 Political consequences of military strategy Expanding and refining the spiral and deterrence models World politics 44 no 04 1992 497 538 Realists as Optimists Cooperation as Self help International security Vol 19 No 3 Winter 1994 1995 50 90References edit Charles Glasner Chaim Kaufmann Spring 1998 What is the Offense Defense Balance International Security 22 4 44 82 doi 10 2307 2539240 JSTOR 2539240 Mearsheimer John 2011 07 01 Realists as Idealists Security Studies 20 3 424 430 doi 10 1080 09636412 2011 599190 ISSN 0963 6412 S2CID 145130662 Book Review Roundtable The Meaning of the Nuclear Revolution 30 Years Later Texas National Security Review 30 April 2020 Retrieved 2021 04 10 Kroenig Matthew 2015 09 01 Posturing the Bomb International Studies Review 17 3 482 484 doi 10 1111 misr 12242 ISSN 1521 9488 http www gwu edu iscs about faculty cfm Glaser Charles L 2010 Rational Theory of International Politics Princeton University Press ISBN 9780691143729 Archived from the original on 2010 04 02 a b c Charlie Glaser Elliott School of International Affairs The George Washington University elliott gwu edu WorldCat Identities WorldCat Archived from the original on 25 September 2013 Retrieved 25 September 2013 a b Review by G John Ikenberry Foreign Affairs November December 2010 25 October 2010 Retrieved 25 September 2013 a href Template Cite magazine html title Template Cite magazine cite magazine a Cite magazine requires magazine help Security Studies Taylor amp Francis Retrieved 2021 01 24 Brown Chris 2012 07 01 Realism rational or reasonable International Affairs 88 4 857 866 doi 10 1111 j 1468 2346 2012 01105 x ISSN 0020 5850 Glaser Charles L 2019 04 01 A Flawed Framework Why the Liberal International Order Concept Is Misguided International Security 43 4 51 87 doi 10 1162 isec a 00343 ISSN 0162 2889 Additional Reviews and or Endorsements for Glaser C L Rational Theory of International Politics The Logic of Competition and Cooperation Trevertonspring 1991 Gregory F 28 January 2009 Review by Gregory F Treverton Foreign Affairs Spring 1991 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