The Systems Approach in International Relations: A Critical Evaluation of Morton Kaplan’s Theory and Its Contemporary Relevance Introduction The systems approach to International Relations (IR) emerged in the post-World War II period as part of a broader trend toward scientific formalization and behavioralist methodologies in political science. It sought to transcend the traditional descriptive and … Continue reading Critically evaluate the application of the systems approach in the study of international relations, with particular reference to the analytical relevance and contemporary significance of Morton Kaplan’s systems theory.