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Accession Number:
AD1031010
Title:
Chaos Theory and International Relations
Corporate Author:
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA MONTEREY United States
Report Date:
2016-12-01
Abstract:
Employing a theory from the natural sciences to analyze a topic of social sciences is a procedure that can benefit decision makers, who can avoid mistakes by testing their decisions with the help of mathematical models. This thesis provides an overview of Chaos Theorywhy it has been accepted in the natural sciences, specifically in physicsand whether it can be relevant for the IR domain of social sciences. The applicability of Chaos Theory to the physics domain is examined through the OGY Ott, Grebogi, Yoke method and its applications. For the international relations domain, Chaos Theory is modeled in two specific international relations puzzles, bipolarity and democratic peace, to show the utility of the theory in this social science field. The results of the model are compared with the conventional international theories of Liberalism and Realism. The comparative analysis between the use of Chaos Theory in physics and in international relations issues, respectively, shows that for the former we have controllability of chaotic phenomena, and for the latter, it is applicable and helpful. This thesis concludes that the theory of Chaos is a universal theory that is applicable to both natural and political sciences.
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pages:
0087
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;
File Size:
1.72MB
