GS101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Abrahamic Religions, Non-Resident Indian And Person Of Indian Origin, Yin And Yang
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National gov. have enormous impact on international affairs and global studies b/c of the sheer degree of power they have relative to that of other international organizations (corporations and ngos) Unprincipled state: controlled by a very small, elite group whose only agenda is to use the power of gov. Military dictatorship: strongman commands the gov. and his power rests on his control of the military. Military"s power rests on coercive (violent and unelected) force it exerts over society in general. Iraq under saddam hussein (1979-2003), libya under mu"ammar gaddafi (1969-2011) Principled state: gov. tries to realize a set of ideals. Political ideology: ideals and values surrounding how best to run a country, and how to organize its people and shape their way of life. Dislike to change and a desire to conserve heritage that"s been handed down from previous generations. View the past fondly and appreciatively, and wish to transmit the best of the past to future generations.
