This thesis discusses the potential larger role of domestic actors playing a role in the creation of military agreements or alliances. Previous literature has mostly focused on states or the...Show moreThis thesis discusses the potential larger role of domestic actors playing a role in the creation of military agreements or alliances. Previous literature has mostly focused on states or the potential economic transaction of the alliance formation process, and under-analysed the role of domestic actors. This thesis attempted to add to that debate by using the Kingdon model of policy change to assess the role of domestic actors.Show less