Acceptance of Anarchy in the Global System (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Anarchy in international relations
Anarchy in international relations
Absence of overarching authority to govern states
Self-help system
Self-help system
States rely on own resources for survival in anarchy
Realist view of human nature
Realist view of human nature
Pessimistic - naturally inclined to competition & conflict
Security dilemma
Security dilemma
State's security actions seen as threats; can trigger arms race
Realist view on world government
Realist view on world government
Unrealistic - states won't surrender sovereignty
Liberal view of anarchy
Liberal view of anarchy
Optimistic - cooperation possible despite no authority
Liberal mechanism for order in anarchy
Liberal mechanism for order in anarchy
International institutions, norms, & laws create order
Society of states
Society of states
States form society with shared norms, rules, institutions
Joseph Nye's theory
Joseph Nye's theory
Complex interdependence
Complex interdependence
Complex interdependence
State interconnectedness changes IR; military less effective
Soft power (Nye)
Soft power (Nye)
Cultural influence & diplomacy
Smart power (Nye)
Smart power (Nye)
Combination of hard power (coercion) & soft power (persuasion)
Realist view: anarchy outcome
Realist view: anarchy outcome
Competition, conflict, & struggle for power among states
Liberal emphasis in modern IR
Liberal emphasis in modern IR
Economic interdependence & cooperation over military strength