Political Science 2231E Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: John Mearsheimer, Buck Passing, Security Dilemma
5 Nov 2016
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Maximization or minimization of power: neo-realism: defensive. Avoid triggering balancing other states: still seek power, but just to the enough point, not too much. Satisfy security dilemma = balance: russia vs. crimea = they upset the power of balance. Defender states = upper hand => specific area to defend. Avoid: over-extension, rebellion, etc: italy, germany, japan = tried to take colonies in ww2 -> defeated by the other states in the system, imperial state = crumble (england, Seek out & seize opportunities to get more power . War-initiators: wins > losses: india & israel: 1970"s, usa: 2000"s, russia: 2010"s. How is it different from neo-realism, etc. Realists / neo-realists vs. neo-liberals: temporary vs. Most important / unitary, black box / mass violence: legitimate: 3. Individual benefits (think about yourself!: 4. Get others to do what you want: 5. Cyclical: war <> absence of war (repeating) No state will completely avoid the wars: 7.
