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what are the foundational Juridical equality and basic civic rights of citizens,
commitments of liberal approach Representation via legislative assembly,
(gen lib idea)? right to own property,
market driven eco exchange
what are the core liberal assumptions int sys ararchic
of IR? -state important actors, but so are institutions, firms,
NGOs etc
-dif states seek dif goals, no one interest dominates
-states can have shared interests which can be a
basis for co-op
-there are dif power resources, and dif states can
influence things accordingly
what is the neo-lib institutionalism Argues that states build international institutions in
arg? order to facilitate cooperation, share information,
and reach mutually beneficial outcomes
,what are the benefits of inst? -Reduce the costs of joint decision-making
-Set standards of appropriate behavior
-Reinforce practices of reciprocity
-Increase transparency
-Verify compliance
In short: institutions decrease uncertainty and
reduce transaction costs
what is the liberal arg for eco Greater economic interdependence means one
interdep and peace? state's well-being depends on another state's well-
being; this generates common interests, therefore
more likely not to fight
what are the core assumptions of -The international system is anarchic
realism (5)? -States are the dominant actors in the international
system
-States are purposive, unitary actors
-The primary concern of states is survival
-Power is the means through which states attain
security
what is the core of human nature explains how states behave
classical/biological realist -Human beings are hard-wired to pursue power
argument? over others
-Human nature has at its core an ineradicable
egoism andselfishness, and this lies at the heart of
international politics
what defines the states interests it is defined by power and the drive to dominate
according to classical realists?
what is the balance of power? when the military capabilities of two (or more)
states, or groups of states, are roughly equal
, How does Waltz define the concept -Organizing principle: anarchy vs. hierarchy
of structure (4)? -Differentiation of units (functionally)
-Distribution of capabilities across units (system-
wide attribute)
example of third point: Multipolar vs. bipolar vs.
unipolar
what is the principle of self help? States must ultimately rely on themselves to survive
in order to achieve security
what factors limit int co-op -Survival trumps prosperity
according to realists (3) -Relative vs. absolute gains concerns (read more)
-Perils of dependence
what is the core concept of States are security maximizers, not power
defensive realism? maximizers
what is the core idea of offensive argues that states are power maximizers
realism?
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Terms in this set (92)
what are the foundational Juridical equality and basic civic rights of citizens,
commitments of liberal approach Representation via legislative assembly,
(gen lib idea)? right to own property,
market driven eco exchange
what are the core liberal assumptions int sys ararchic
of IR? -state important actors, but so are institutions, firms,
NGOs etc
-dif states seek dif goals, no one interest dominates
-states can have shared interests which can be a
basis for co-op
-there are dif power resources, and dif states can
influence things accordingly
what is the neo-lib institutionalism Argues that states build international institutions in
arg? order to facilitate cooperation, share information,
and reach mutually beneficial outcomes
,what are the benefits of inst? -Reduce the costs of joint decision-making
-Set standards of appropriate behavior
-Reinforce practices of reciprocity
-Increase transparency
-Verify compliance
In short: institutions decrease uncertainty and
reduce transaction costs
what is the liberal arg for eco Greater economic interdependence means one
interdep and peace? state's well-being depends on another state's well-
being; this generates common interests, therefore
more likely not to fight
what are the core assumptions of -The international system is anarchic
realism (5)? -States are the dominant actors in the international
system
-States are purposive, unitary actors
-The primary concern of states is survival
-Power is the means through which states attain
security
what is the core of human nature explains how states behave
classical/biological realist -Human beings are hard-wired to pursue power
argument? over others
-Human nature has at its core an ineradicable
egoism andselfishness, and this lies at the heart of
international politics
what defines the states interests it is defined by power and the drive to dominate
according to classical realists?
what is the balance of power? when the military capabilities of two (or more)
states, or groups of states, are roughly equal
, How does Waltz define the concept -Organizing principle: anarchy vs. hierarchy
of structure (4)? -Differentiation of units (functionally)
-Distribution of capabilities across units (system-
wide attribute)
example of third point: Multipolar vs. bipolar vs.
unipolar
what is the principle of self help? States must ultimately rely on themselves to survive
in order to achieve security
what factors limit int co-op -Survival trumps prosperity
according to realists (3) -Relative vs. absolute gains concerns (read more)
-Perils of dependence
what is the core concept of States are security maximizers, not power
defensive realism? maximizers
what is the core idea of offensive argues that states are power maximizers
realism?
