POL 101W Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Hans Morgenthau, Global Governance, Unequal Exchange
13 May 2016
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It is theory that helps us to make sense of the complexity of the world. Theory is what helps us to know what is relevant and what does not need to be taken into account, at least not as a primary explanatory factor. Before present the different theories, two cautionary notes are needed: The field of international relations is very fragmented. There are many different approaches and theories: no one truth about the way the world works, war and peace (page 419) The failure of the league of nations to prevent ww2 raised two issues upon which the discipline of. Realist approach : approach that argued that it was na ve to think that international organizations might be able to assist states in finding a peaceful resolution to their differences. Made a great deal of sense given the cumulative experiences of the failure of the league of.
