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International Relations
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International Studies
Undergraduate 3
03/11/2009

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principles of realism
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human nature is selfish, most important actors are states, rational pursuit of self interest is the cause of states behavior, international system is anarchy
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Realism
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explains international relations in terms of power.
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power politics
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is the excersize of power by states toward eachother. power is used to get another actor to do what it wants.
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Sun Tzu
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A chinese realist who argued moral reasoning was not useful for state rulers. he showed rulers how to use powers to advance their interests and protect their survival
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Thucydides
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thought the strong do what they have the power to do and hte weak accept what they have to accept
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Thomas Hobes
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english philosopher who that system was a free for all without a central gov't, people seek own self interest = "state of nature" favored strong monarchy to take this
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Balance of Power
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Realists believe when one or more states power is being used to balance that of anothers.
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NATO importance
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1949, to have a coalition of states that coordinate their actions to accomplish some end. a collective defense
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Neoliberalism
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stresses the importance of international institutions in reducing conflict that realists assume in international system. promotes free markets and trade
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Constructivism
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interested in how actors define their national interests, threats and relationships. States identities are always changing
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Post-Modernism
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pays special attention to how scholars write and talk about an issue
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Marxism
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Both IR and domestic politics arise from unequal relationships between economic classes. the powerful states oppress the less powerful by denying their surplus
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Difference feminism
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stresses that men and women exist differently.
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Liberal Feminism
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asserts the equality of men and women looks at the personal interactions of men and women as the starting ground from which to transform society into a more gender-equitable place.
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Post Modern feminism
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rejects assumptions about gender made by both difference and liberal, finds them important but flexible
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