TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1984//
TI  - Universalism vs. Particularism: On the Limits of Major Power Order
JO  - Journal of peace research
A1  - Wallensteen, P.
SP  - 243
EP  - 257
VL  - 21
IS  - 3
N2  - Relations between major powers can be described as shifting between universalism and particularism. In periods of universalism, major powers try to work out acceptable rules of behavior among one another, whereas in periods of particularism, they emphasize special interests of special powers. The way historians see shifts in major power relations since 1816 largely follows such a classification. By comparing the policies pursued during four periods of universalism and four periods of particularism, as well as analysing what ended or initiated such periods, the limits of major power universalism can be evaluated. Particularly, the short-comings of the recent period of detente are illuminated. Also some principles for a more enduring form of universalism are suggested.<p /> 
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SN  - 0022-3433
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/002234338402100304
ID  - ref1
ER  -