PEACEST 1A03 Lecture Notes - Thucydides, South Asia, Gene Sharp
4 Mar 2014
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Secular: no state religion, recognizes all religions equally, stays equally distant from all religions but equal respect to all religions stay neutral but respectful. Theocratic: every citizen needs to follow that religion, imposes state religion. Ie saudi arabia, iran, uk the monarch and constitution has a state religion but does not impose. Welfare state: state takes care of its people. Exploitative state: ie bourgeoise where weaker pop is exploited. Civic organizations (ngos) and govt (representatives of the state) work hand in hand. To separate/secede ie quebec separationwhich was resolved by vote, democratic process. If war, the state may have become ruthless. All guided by fear, honour, and interest (economic) Ie taiwan and mainland chinataiwan being claimed by prcbut taiwan independent (by. Uk)but if china takes taiwan back, some countries will oppose ie the us because they have economic, and geopolitical interests. War or the fear of war has constantly shaped and reshaped world history/relations between the states:
