HIS103Y1 Lecture Notes - Barrier Treaty, Asiento, Unbridled
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Huge empires in 16th century essentially rendered international relations useless. Will look at war ad its relation to international relations. 50%-60% of the male population 3000 bc died from combat or combat related injuries. Will look at the foreign policies of the great powers (france, england, Prussia) until the end of world war ii . The aim of state is for its own survival. (the great game) Must have gravitas to make threat seriously. (saddam hussein in 1st gulf war not taken seriously!) If deterrence does not work, coercive diplomacy can be used. (light war) (americans failed using it prior to wwii against japan) War is not a guaranteed victory no matter how superior your forces are. (us in. Components are often overlooked in war (diplomatic, culture, religion, How does one ensure victory in nuclear war? (m. a. d) Great minds got together early 20th century to talk about how warfare would be undergone.
