Alexander Wendt

Alexander Wendt is a political scientist known for his work on international relations, particularly constructivism. He argues that the key to understanding global politics is not just material forces like weapons or economic power, but shared ideas, beliefs, and identities. Wendt believes that states' behaviors are shaped by social interactions and collective meanings, which can change over time. His approach highlights the importance of understanding how ideas and relationships influence international stability, cooperation, and conflict, emphasizing that the international system is socially constructed rather than solely determined by material factors.