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14 January 2016 POL_S 427 The International System  A system is two or more phenomena that interact over time  Systems are complex, flexible and changing o Because all parts interrelated, change in one part produces some change in the other parts and in the system as a whole Characteristics  Major units are states. Nature of those units affects whether the system is war­prone: o Are they status quo or power seeking  Are they content or do they want to expand their power o Are the units coordinated  Do they have specialized decision making and conflict resolution institutions