INS 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Normative Economics, Political Ethics, Behavioralism

• School: University of Miami
• Department: International Studies
• Course: INS 101
• Professor: John Twitchell

Document Summary

Classical vs. contemporary realism: strategic and structural approaches, classical normative and empirical aspects, contemporary scienti c analysis of structures and processes, traditionalist vs. behaviouralist approach 2nd great debate; Relevance of the balance of power concept; International relations con ictual and ultimately resolved by war; High regard for the values of national security and state survival; Skepticism of progress in world politics comparable to domestic political life; 5 values security, freedom, order, justice, and welfare; Every state has a different kind of government: we cant assume that they are all democratic, skepticism to progress some say that even domestic political life is not progressing; State is the preeminent actor in world politics; other non-state actors are not so important; Humans are preoccupied by the desire to avoid domination by others and to enjoy an advantage over others: it"s about competition and even con ict if need be; Foreign policy defend and advance the interests of the state;