POLS 3313 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: George Tupou I, Jester, Lapita Culture
19 Sep 2018
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Colonized by the lapita around 3000 years ago. First contact with europeans in the 17th century. 1845: united as a kingdom under king george tupou i. Only paci c country to maintain unbroken indigenous rule. In 1999, king tupou iv names jesse bogdono o cial court jester. Pursuing power to pursue security to pursue survival. Many actors within the state with competing interests/policy choices . National interests goals shared by most or all citizens of a state. Preferences of some actors may not coincide with national interest. Peace and stability in the region is vital to the us. Oil is vital to interact with one another. Depends on how decisions are made in a country. Selectorate individuals responsible for leader"s retention of o ce. Personal and political survival tend to be linked, depending on circumstances. You can"t get personal preferences passed without power. Interest groups groups of individuals who organize to in uence policy in their preferred way.
