INTST101 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Textbook Notes + Lecture Notes!
16 Dec 2013
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Desire to order global relations without a hegemon. Chaos (unstable, conflict) vs. order (dominance of hegemon) 1517 protestant reformation, protestant north vs. catholic south. War of religion, bloodiest religious war in history. Goal: to order relations between nation-states through rational, predictable, and mutually beneficial rules of conduct. International organizations: institutions created to uphold international law. Igo is created by national governments designed to help coordinate behaviour and solve common problems. Ngo is created by private individuals or interest groups trying to improve international life. Ex: red cross, amnesty international, greenpeace, and doctors without borders. Agreed that it should be left up to the government of each country to decide which religion would prevail. Clear affirmation of the 2 basic rights of states and foundational principles of international law. Right of a group of people to rule themselves. Must respect the right of all other countries to do the same. Ownership of all natural resources on, under, or above it.
