Introduction to International Relations- Theories of Institutionalism

Lecture 05: Studies of Institutionalism

Dr. Michael Rossi
Department of Political Science
Rutgers University
September 28, 2015

Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Piano Concerto In E Flat, K. 482; 3rd Movement, Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin-In-The-Fields, Ivan Moravec, piano. From "Amadeus" Soundtrack

Chapter markers:

00:17 - Studies of Institutionalism
01:06 - A Product of Liberalist Thinking
04:26 - Institutions and a Catalyst and Facilitator of Cooperation
08:54 - Institutionalism and Waltz's Levels of Analyses
15:47 - Institutionalism and Sovereignty
21:00 - Institutions as State Resources
29:02 - Institutionalism as a Theoretical Bridge
31:28 - International Organization(s) as Autonomous Actor