According to the first image of international relations, the locus of the important causes of war is found in the nature and behavior of man. Wars result from selfishness, from misdirected aggressive impulses, from stupidity.

The implication of game theory, which is also the implication of the third image, is, however, that the freedom of choice of any one state is limited by the actions of the others.

Once socialism replaces capitalism, reason will determine the policies of states.

The most important causes of political arrangements and acts are found in the nature and behavior of man.

Is it capitalism or states that must be destroyed in order to get peace, or must both be abolished?

The best critical consideration of the inherent weakness of a federation of states in which the law of the federation has to be enforced on the states who are its members is contained in the Federalist Papers.

The transitory interests of royal houses may be advanced in war; the real interests of all people are furthered by the peace.