IAFF 1005 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Human Nature, Cognitive Psychology, Irredentism
29 Mar 2017
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The classic, fundamental problems of international relations. Some of the key components in international relations. Information processing problems, persistence of belief systems, misuse of analogies (cognitive psychology) Taking risks to avoid losses (prospect theory) Some types of states are more peaceful/belligerent. Lenin: capitalist systems are inherently expansionist communist systems are inherently peaceful. Democracies are less likely to go to war with each other. There is no world government or police force. Every state must provide its own security. About the capabilities and intentions of others. Try to reduce uncertainty, promote trust and credibility, dampen security dilemmas. Constitutional provisions, governmental institutions, interest groups, factions, public opinion. Governmental policies are shaped and implemented by large governmental agencies and organizations. Organizations have established idiosyncratic beliefs, cultures, doctrines, standard operating procedures, Bureaucratic interests are not identical to national interests. National policies are often the products of bureaucratic interests, decisions, and negotiations. States coming together to promote economic development.
