POLSCI 3Q03 Lecture 3: Lecture 3 3Q03
20 Mar 2018
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Lecture 3: britain vs. germany on trying to have the strongest navy because it was important to their national identity, cult of the offensive. Something manly and strong about having quick/strong offensive. Important for: previous time the defensive was more important because it was easier to keep land than gain it. Idea that war would be quick and decisive in the technology era: get everyone home for holidays, shaped how people prepared for war and this was indeed not the case (long and drawn out) International institution to protect the collective interest (promote collective security) Friedrich ratzel and social darwinism: lebensraum (living space) and geopolitik. Japan implemented british ideologies of naval power and attacked them. Disaggregated state: disaggregated state, two level game. In ir not only dealing with opposing countries/governments, but also opposition within a countries own political realm: personal relationship between leaders matters and also one"s relationship with their political parties/government.
