8-22: Theory, States, and State Behavior

According to Realism, what are state interests?

states will constantly seek to accumulate power to gain advantages

What is the Tragedy of Great Powers?

great powers, forced, competition and conflict with one another

According to Realism, history

Always be the same, conflicting interests

According to Realism, what determines International Relations?

"Self-Help System" no global authority, international politics, no true structure or power

Interests drive everything

What is IR?

usage of theories to study the past, explain the present, and predict the future

What are theories are based on?

Historical patterns, philosophy

What defines a state?

territory, population, sovereignty, government

How does a state become diplomatically recognized?

Acknowledgement by a pre-existing state/country

What are three factors that translate into military power?

Big Economy, Big Population, Big Territory

What is the theory of Realism based on?

practical, literal truth

According to Realism, how do humans act?

Self-interested, greedy

What is one word to describe Realism?

Pessimistic

According to Liberalism, how do humans act?

They learn and change, possessing moral judgement

According to Liberalism, what are state interests?

Cooperation, conflict/violence expensive and bad

According to Liberalism, what determines International Relations?

Government ideology drives behavior
Democracies work together, fights against communism

What is one word to describe Liberalism?

Idealistic

According to Liberalism, history is

Changing, learning, conflict brings resolution