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2. Institutions, Coordination, and Leadership

Authors : Tapio Raunio, Thomas Sedelius

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Abstract

This chapter contains the theoretical framework the study in this book is based on. Embedded in institutional theory and building on four strands of literature—semi-presidentialism, public administration, political leadership, and foreign policy analysis—it highlights the role of institutions in facilitating successful policy-making. It outlines key concepts and findings from institutional theory before moving more specifically to the incentives that presidents and prime ministers have for engaging in intra-executive cooperation. The specific challenges related to leadership in foreign and security policy, including European Union affairs, are emphasized. The chapter identifies various intra-executive coordination mechanisms and puts forward a theoretical framework for the subsequent empirical chapters.

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Title: Institutions, Coordination, and Leadership
Authors: Tapio Raunio
Thomas Sedelius
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Semi-Presidential Policy-Making in Europe
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-16430-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-16431-7

Copyright Year: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16431-7_2