ResumoO presente artigo investiga a conexão entre teorias e métodos empíricos nas Relações Internacionais. A partir do estudo do conceito teórico de poder, comparam-se distintas estratégias de operacionalização de suas variáveis. São analisadas fórmulas de poder e índices de capacidade nacional. Conclui-se que as estratégias de mensuração de capacidades nacionais exploradas podem ser úteis pedagogicamente para o ensino e pesquisa no campo das de Relações Internacionais.
AbstractThe present paper investigates the connection between theories and empirical research methods in International Relations. From the study of the theoretical concept of power, it compares different strategies of operationalization of its variables. The formulas of power and indices of national capabilities are analyzed We conclude that national capabilities measurement strategies can be useful pedagogically for the teaching and research in the field of International Relations.
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