POLI 2057 Chapter : Poli 2057 9 23 Alterantives To Power Politics
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Alternatives to power politics: realism: focused primarily on dominance and power, alternative approaches focus on reciprocity and identity, kant. Part of liberal theory of international relations. Interstate institutions to coordinate actions and facilitate cooperation: outward coordination a function of domestic political composition. International trade promotes peace: opportunity cost and creates economic & social ties, together often known as the kantian tripod , liberal institutionalism. Adopts some of the assumptions of realism. Argues that even given the same assumptions, the realist arguments do not necessarily follow. Reciprocity can displace dominance, particularly in arena of collected goods. Regime: set of rules, norms, and procedures around which the expectations of actors converge in a certain issue area (p. 87) Arise when states seek coordinated action in pursuit of self-interest. Institutions are the brick and mortar of the regime; institutions are established to regulate the regime: collected security.
