Levels of Anaylsis
...zed into any of the three levels of analysis. The limitations of each level of analysis cause the risk of not fully explaining a theory with truth. An example of limitations can be observed on the individual level. The psychological theory for explaining events in international relations tends to be weak because of the lack in rational information provided. Since information that is provided is “hot” or based on emotions, which can’t always be reliable, any events that occurred are explained on speculation alone. Miller for example, explained Hitler’s Holocaust based on psychological theory. A lot of Miller’s examples show the weakness of this level of analysis because there is not rational evidence to claim Hitler’s actions were based on his psychological trauma as a child. In the Dom...