POL340Y1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Malaria, Identity Politics, Security Dilemma
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"law of politics" and politics is "a struggle for power" --> law has no place. Ir focus on realism, would not acknowledge relevance of il. Il would focus on the existence of norms and rule of law. Il would not focus on causation (explanation / prediction) Need predictability and legitimacy to approach ir issues. U. s. -iran tensions rise over oil route as eu tries to save nuclear deal (july. Sanctions had been lifted on iran in return for restrictions on nuclear deal --> trump pulled out of this in may and returned to having sanctions on iran. Usa has pushed international arena into not purchasing iranian oils. Military has now chosen to block off strait of hormuz, preventing other countries from accessing/buying/selling oil. Usa maintains that iran cannot block off the strait and they intend to reopen if necessary. Eu pushing to keep nuclear deal even without the usa.
