The term game theory comes from mathematics, but applying game language to international relations prompts a personal objection. A game suggests points, rules and a referee. International relations is said to lack those features. The objection concerns the assumptions suggested by the metaphor.
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The limits of treating international relations as a game
Game language can mislead because real international politics lacks agreed rules, scoring, and an authoritative referee.