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Adam Watson
Publications - 10
Citations - 1686
Adam Watson is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: International relations & Independence. The author has an hindex of 8, co-authored 10 publications receiving 1662 citations.
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The expansion of international society
Hedley Bull,Adam Watson +1 more
TL;DR: The work of a study group of distinguished scholars as discussed by the authors describes the flood tide of European expansion that began in the 16th century and united the world for the first time in a single economic strategic, and political unit.
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The evolution of international society : a comparative historical analysis
TL;DR: The authors argues that relations between states are not normally anarchic, but organized international or supernational societies regulated by elaborate rules and practices, which derive substantially from experience, and that our present international society, for all its individuality, is only the latest in the series.
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Diplomacy : the dialogue between states
TL;DR: In this paper, Adam Watson traces the changing techniques of diplomacy from ancient times through the 'diplomatic society' of Europe to the present global system and argues strongly that the world's growing interdependence has increased rather than lessened the scope of diplomacy in the nuclear age.
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Systems of States
TL;DR: One aspect of international relations which interested Martin Wight particularly was the functioning of what are called systems of states as discussed by the authors, and that has also been an area of my especial interest since the late 50s.