The Yegiora Files

One hallmark of foreign policy analysis as a sub field of international relations is 'multilevel' according to Valerie Hudson and others. It is important to understand how the different variables at the individual, state, or system level of analysis affect the foreign policy decision making process. The focus of this article is on the roles played by political executives including the bureaucracy at the state level of analysis. These human decision makers do not operate in a vacuum but function in a legalized political system. The nature of legalized political systems varies when comparing one state to another.  In PNG, we are more familiar with the Westminster political system. For example, Section 142 (1) of the PNG Constitution established the office of the Prime Minister and mentioned the role of the Head of State (Governor General). An elected parliament is another key body that is mentioned together with political parties. These offices and bodies are key elements in a