POLS 110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Human Nature, Territorial Integrity, Metatheory

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A theory: a mechanism to simplify the world to allow us to identify those facts that matter and distinguish it from those that do not. Much like metatheory, they can provide foundations for explanatory theories of particular phenomena in world politics. No one can force it to act in a certain way. Human nature assumed to be selfish- states merely reflect human nature. World politics as struggles of power between states --> balance of power. Characterized by different states advancing their interests as they do not necessarily align with one another. States act to prevent other states from dominating them i. e. military means, alliances (bargaining, similar interests) Anarchy- no overarching, central authority above the individual states acknowledge international organizations but have to world within the framework of the interstate system. World order is composed of many states that behave as they want. Self-help- a principal of action in an anarchical system.

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