THEORY PACKET the first R realism dominant view in IR foundation voices dominant narrative in IR thinking and policy thinking why is realism dominant how are alternative views marginalized Grotian moments Falk new world order opportunity appeared at Cold War from excessive utopianism back to realism Category Maintainers Realists foundational voices Thucydides a study of human nature and the behavior of states argues that human behavior is guided by fear self interest and honor complex realist Martin Wright classic contributor to the study of IR Melian Dialogue what made war inevitable was the growth of Athenian power and the fear which this caused in Sparta what critical realist concept whar IR themes independent states forced to take side established rule big systems Realism Thucydides foundational view based on Melian Dialogue power always wins over ethics war caused by Athens challenge to Balance of Power BoPo human nature always ready to offend desire for power image and integrity elements of power anarchy security dilemma will change their system if there s a chance to gain power structure of system shapes foreign policies FOPO limits to treaties and alliances difficulty in maintaining order stability sacrificed for hegemony power critical for independence security dilemma results in an arms race only weak states resort to moral arguments and reference to law great powers pursue national interests and not abstractions St Augustine 354 430 AD after the sack of Rome became involved in secular politics city of god the ideal only found in Heaven humankind is caught in a continuous cycle of Christian pessimism there is no notion as a perfect ideal world early Christian views on just war no support for wars of aggression war is OK for protecting the state and order and stability in the system war is wrong for power and love of violence advocated limited war protection of civilians the state you will find good only in Heaven be wary of all rulers but obey the laws and the rulers little chance for peace and harmony in the world identify core assumptions that leaders should consider today MID TERM
View Full Document
Unlocking...