PCJ260Y1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 19: Bruce Russett, Galactic Republic, Autocracy
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John oneal and bruce russett, (cid:373)the kantian peace: the pacific benefits of. 1885-1992,(cid:374) world politics, 52 1 (october 1999), pp. Self-interested individuals would act in ways that would create this lasting peace. Kant: a genuine, positive peace could be developed within a (cid:373)federation(cid:374) of liberal republics that rested more on the three. Kantian supports democracy, interdependence, and international law and organizations than on power politics. Liberal states have to fear illiberal states that do not have kantian triangle. Democracies will use force less frequently, especially against other democracies. Economically important trade creates incentives for the maintenance of peaceful relations. International organizations constrain decision makers by promoting peace in a variety of ways. International institutions are irrelevant to security issues - don"t have an effect. Potential for institutions to facilitate bargaining and communication. Institutions are instrumental to expanding conceptions of identity, relatedness and self-interest. Kantian peace affects everyone - even undemocratic states.