| 中文摘要 | 第4-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-8页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第13-25页 |
| 1.1 Research background | 第13-16页 |
| 1.2 Statement of the problem | 第16页 |
| 1.3 Methodology | 第16-17页 |
| 1.3.1 Research question | 第16页 |
| 1.3.2 Argument | 第16-17页 |
| 1.3.3 Limitations | 第17页 |
| 1.4 Purpose of study | 第17页 |
| 1.5 Literature review | 第17-25页 |
| Chapter 2 Domestic and External Environment at A Glance | 第25-37页 |
| 2.1 The leader's background: a look to Chavez's life before becoming apolitician | 第25-26页 |
| 2.2 From CAN to MERCOSUR: emotional decision or a rational one | 第26-31页 |
| 2.2.1 Defining CAN | 第26-28页 |
| 2.2.2 Defining MERCOSUR | 第28-31页 |
| 2.3 Leader's decision making: a theoretical approach | 第31-33页 |
| 2.3.1 Schema theory | 第31-33页 |
| 2.4 Analyzing influential factors | 第33-37页 |
| 2.4.1 External factor | 第33-34页 |
| 2.4.2 Groups of interest in Venezuela | 第34-37页 |
| Chapter 3 Foreign Policy Change: A Political Decision | 第37-49页 |
| 3.1 Venezuela from within | 第37-41页 |
| 3.1.1 Domestic disruption | 第37-40页 |
| 3.1.2 Role played by domestic factors | 第40-41页 |
| 3.2 External influence | 第41-46页 |
| 3.2.1 The government of the United States exerting its influence inVenezuela's politics | 第41-46页 |
| 3.3 Dynamic between domestic and external factors | 第46-47页 |
| 3.4 Discourse analysis | 第47-49页 |
| Chapter 4 Moving from CAN to MERCOSUR | 第49-56页 |
| 4.1 Moving towards left wing governments | 第49-50页 |
| 4.1.1 Formulating foreign policy | 第49-50页 |
| 4.2 Redirecting foreign policy | 第50-56页 |
| Conclusions | 第56-59页 |
| Findings and implications | 第56-59页 |
| Bibliography | 第59-63页 |
| Newspaper consulted | 第62-63页 |
| Pieces of legislation consulted | 第63页 |
