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 realismCategory: 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 IRMelian 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 systemsRealism – 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 abstractionsSt. 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!!)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
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