01:790:102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Collective Security, East-Central Europe, Egalitarianism
29 Jun 2016
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The longevity of realism is in part due to no other way of thinking in the international setting. Bismarck, machiavelli, et al were products of their time. League of nations a product of enlightenment thinking. Post wwi, some were pessimistic, some (wilson) wanted to never let it happen again. Demonstrates an ability at international learning and adaption. Understanding that human progress would either lead to an elimination of war, or a strengthening of its destructiveness. First attempt at treating states as collective members. Broader reformulation on older concert of europe system (1815-1914. But within philosophies of peace and social development instead of justice balance of power and containment. Upholding principles of westphalian model at the international level. Application of international laws and norms to all members. Executive powers of league of nations compromised of western european powers (conveniently the victors in the previous war. What are the legalities of precedents being set by dominant powers.
