PO231 Study Guide - World Politics, Democratic Peace Theory, Human Nature
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5 multiple choice questions, each question worth 2% or a total of 10% i) ii) iii) How do the different theories use it/ explain it? i) ii) Balance of power relates most closely to :realism. Morgenthau"s writing fits within what theory: realism. States, international organizations, nations, multinational corporations, economic actors, elites. Interest (realist- security, liberals- economic security, constructivists- institutions capture ideas, identities, our expectations) What does the world look like? i) ii) Is it state leaders, entrepreneurs, distributed among the system (neo-realists) Is the theory problem-solving or critical? i) How does it explain order, conflict and insecurity i) ii) Liberals view conflict as a mistake, misunderstood cooperation. Liberals view you cooperate because you build institutions, constructivists view cooperation due to the fact that you trust them. What does it say about human nature? i) ii) Liberals say that human nature can progress, get better. Different view on world politics build different philosophical ideologies.
