Bureaucratic Politics Model

The Bureaucratic Politics Model explains how government decisions result from negotiations and compromises among different government agencies and officials, each with their own interests and priorities. Instead of a single leader making choices, policies emerge through the power struggles, influence, and bargaining between various departments (like defense, foreign affairs, or intelligence). This model highlights that policies are often the outcome of internal conflicts and negotiations within the bureaucracy, reflecting the competing interests and perspectives of those involved rather than a unified, centralized decision.