GOVT 132 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Economic Sanctions, Dollar Diplomacy, Rules Of Engagement (Tv Series)

• School: George Mason University
• Department: Government and International Politics
• Course: GOVT 132
• Professor: Eric Shiraev

Document Summary

Realism: an approach to international relations that focuses on states (sovereign countries) and their interests, balance of power, and the structure of international relations. Claims that states should have different interest, because they differ in size, geographical position, and economic and military strength. Power: a state"s a(cid:271)ility to prote(cid:272)t its ow(cid:374) se(cid:272)urity a(cid:374)d i(cid:373)pose its will o(cid:374) other states and actors (military, economic, political, and other forms) Anarchy: a condition of international relations that requires states that rely on their own power. International system: checks and balances among states as they exercise their power to promote their interests (balance of power) States then can pay for own defense and buy more security and influence attracting allies and partners around the world: hege(cid:373)o(cid:374)y: o(cid:374)e state"s overwhelming power in relation to other states. Regional powers: second ranked: the development of realism. Earliest lessons of realism are drawn from ancient history.