Write 1 page thesis on the topic plan for final assignment. Research Plan RESEARCH QUESTION Are international engagements sincere or are just for personal gains. MENT OF PURPOSEAs a matter of concern international relations are majorly influenced by politician’s personal interest and how they will remain in power and gather support beyond borders towards their quest to rule. Consequently. a nation’s internal political affairs influences international engagement with other states hence the relations are based on how the state would gain and maximize out of the engagement. This is seen in foreign policy developed to govern the relations. Therefore by answering this question it would contribute to international relations policies driven by sincere gain-gain engagements to improve relationships more so to the underdeveloped countries against exploitations from the developed.Another aspect of political ties is struggling for controlling resources or association with endowed resources of influence. But in actual sense each nation has a target and aim hence the necessity to be conscious in engagements and ties.Work cited.Roskin, Michael.An Introduction to International Relations .New York: Oxford University Press, 1990.Print.Courtney, Bryce. The Power of One. New York: Jossey-Bass, 1996.Print.Richmond, Oliver. Peace in International Relations (Routledge Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution).New York: MacGraw, 2008.Print.Keylor, William.A World of Nations: The International Order Since 1945 .New York: Cinage Publishers, 2003.Print. Shimko, Keith. Controversies. New York: Oxford University Press, 2009.Print.Viotti, Paul.International Relations and World Politics (4th Edition).New York: Oxford University Press, 2008.Print.METHODSIn this daring question I would look deep into the study of international relations controversies Keith L. Shimko (May 4, 2009) in relation to politics and power Paul R. Viotti (Jan 10, 2008). It is of great interest as we see developed countries scramble for better relations with the developing countries.