Divisions between realism and liberalism (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Realism's view on primary actors in int'l relations
Realism's view on primary actors in int'l relations
States are primary and most important actors
Nature of int'l system according to realism
Nature of int'l system according to realism
Anarchic, with no higher authority above states
Realist concept: self-help environment
Realist concept: self-help environment
States rely on own capabilities to secure interests
Primary means of security in realism
Primary means of security in realism
Power, particularly military power
Realist view on int'l organizations' effectiveness
Realist view on int'l organizations' effectiveness
Skeptical; tools of powerful states, not independent actors
Liberal view on int'l organizations' role
Liberal view on int'l organizations' role
Key actors promoting global cooperation, peace, and security
Definition of multilateralism
Definition of multilateralism
States cooperating through int'l organizations on global issues
What is collective security?
What is collective security?
UN/NATO preventing conflicts via diplomacy, peacekeeping, sanctions
Kant's 'pacific federation' vision
Kant's 'pacific federation' vision
Democratic govts, econ interdependence, int'l institutions = peace
Grotius's contribution to liberalism
Grotius's contribution to liberalism
Early advocate of int'l law to reduce conflict & promote justice
Joseph Nye's theory of complex interdependence
Joseph Nye's theory of complex interdependence
Econ ties and globalisation shape state behavior, making war costly
Liberal concept: shared sovereignty
Liberal concept: shared sovereignty
Int'l orgs share sovereignty with states on trade, environment, rights
Fukuyama's 'end of history' declaration
Fukuyama's 'end of history' declaration
Triumph of liberal democracy and free trade
Realist view on int'l law effectiveness
Realist view on int'l law effectiveness
Often ineffective; states comply only when it suits interests
Liberal view on evolving state sovereignty
Liberal view on evolving state sovereignty
Role evolving; increasingly intertwined with int'l institutions