Abstract:This Chapter introduces readers to the puzzle the book is concerned with, namely norm conflict as a decision-making problem. It proceeds with spelling out the research questions – how do states respond to norm conflict and why do they respond the way they do. It then walks the reader through the main literature and spells out the gap in the research. The Chapter summarizes the theoretical framework developed to explain response to norm conflict and introduces the response strategies that are later illustrated … Show more
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