Political Science 2231E Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Flanaess, Chanakya, International Relations
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Between domestic and interstate level - going towards global. Look at content of what is happening - don"t just look at things from the outside. Ideas of ancient thinkers are important to look at to understand. According to realists, the following are the some of the first realists. How much better you are than other. Territory: single ruler controlling territory (creating borders) Mirror: writing to leader -> learn from my teaching -> become a great leader -> build a great kingdom (state) Building and consolidate empires -> needed to engage in war. Only fighting only when victory is assured. Losing soldiers and opposing side will own you. Relational analysis: distribution of power between actors in as system. My enemy"s neighbour is my friend -> alliances. Always do what is in best interest of the state. Leaders should not create ought to be world - disaster. Deal with "as is" world - success.