Main ideas of realism (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Security dilemma definition
Security dilemma definition
Actions to increase security can increase others' insecurity, potentially escalating to conflict
Security dilemma is rooted in
Security dilemma is rooted in
Uncertainty and suspicion between states
Why conflict inevitable in security dilemma
Why conflict inevitable in security dilemma
States assume worst due to uncertainty; can't know intentions
Historical result of state suspicion
Historical result of state suspicion
Arms races and escalated tensions
How others perceive military buildup
How others perceive military buildup
As a threat to their own security
Net effect of security dilemma
Net effect of security dilemma
All parties feel less secure despite protective intentions
Cold War arms race example shows
Cold War arms race example shows
Each side's security efforts led to balance of terror
How defensive strategy can be perceived
How defensive strategy can be perceived
As aggressive by other states
Russia's view of NATO expansion in Eastern Europe
Russia's view of NATO expansion in Eastern Europe
Direct threat to its security
Core problem: no easy solution means
Core problem: no easy solution means
Not building defence=vulnerable; building=escalation risk
UK defence cuts early 1980s seen by Argentina as
UK defence cuts early 1980s seen by Argentina as
Weakness, contributing to Falklands invasion (1982)
Russia's response to Ukraine's Western alignment
Russia's response to Ukraine's Western alignment
Annexation of Crimea in 2014
Saudi-Iran security dilemma centres on
Saudi-Iran security dilemma centres on
Iran nuclear deal
Paradox of security dilemma
Paradox of security dilemma
Actions to secure states can make them less secure
Factors contributing to security dilemma persistence
Factors contributing to security dilemma persistence
Lack of trust, threat perception, no central authority