I agree with Jackson's primary assertion in Is the state a person? Why should we care? The state is one of the most fundamental aspects of IR, yet there is little theorizing on the basic object of analysis. Realists, neorealists, neoliberal institutionalists and Marxists all believe states have perceptions, desires, and emotions. Constructivists either choose to lessen the importance of the state in comparison to other actors or focus on how state identity affects state action.
The state as a person needs greater analysis. If we fail to discuss and illustrate the diversity of perspectives of theorists regarding the state, we will truly be unable to have debates on other social, philosophical, and ethical issues within IR. With the state as a focal point of IR theory, we need a more in-depth discussion on the definition, role, and perceptions of the state.
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