PSC 2440 Quiz: Quiz 7
1 Jun 2019
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A final broad example is the acquisition of nuclear weapons in both the united kingdom and. Though these nuclear weapons are comparably destructive, the possession of them has very different meanings to the united states. States translates these possession of nuclear weapons very differently, and will result in a contrasting pattern of interaction. In conclusion, constructivism is the most helpful theory in explaining current events, whereas offensive structural realism has proven to be least effective. Constructivism involves a more comprehensive view of world affairs. It accurately recognizes the anarchic international system while also acknowledging non-state actors. It focuses on ideational factors more than material ones, since previous interactions often represent future interactions between actors, and these ideational factors form the basis of using material forces. It does not assume that states are all alike, and instead identifies that there are cultural and regime type differences.
