POLS 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Warsaw Pact, Scapegoating, Hutu
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Any move away from anarchy is towards hierarchy. Political hierarchy- laid out by perceived political power and rank. In japan: dictate that people take out and look over business cards in an elaborate proces. In russia: it is considered rude to not acknowledge a business host by downing numerous beginning a government or business meeting. In america: fixate don careers, establishing "so what do you do?" before formal interactio. Hierarchy can be formed by alliances- an obvious way to pursue security in an anarchic governm. Alliances can provide a way out of a self defeating situations. Countries form a balance of power by forming off-setting alliances or joining together to balanc (most powerful country) Ex: defeat of hitler, kept peace through alliances during cold war (nato and warsaw. Alliances formation occurs with group identity- describes the degree to which members identif. National alliance- neo-nazi group dedicated to preserving white culture and wont allow membe children, spouses, alcoholics, jews, etc.
