POLSCI 1G06 Lecture Notes - Lecture 27: Power Projection, Billiard Table
15 May 2016
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Political science 1g06 2016 ii lecture 6b international relations. According to realist theory, politics between states (international relations) is different than politics within states (domestic politics) International politics is characterized by competition, struggle, and insecurity. International outcomes in all areas (not just military matters) are best understood by focusing on the following factors: For realism, the state is the most important actor in the international system. Other actors are subordinate to the state consider the un and the. Security council: we are better off seeing these lesser actors as tools rather that others. If you want to understand international outcomes, you should look at states, their political interests, and their relative power with respect to one another. Survival is the primary motive of every state. Main goal every other goal is subordinate. Any means to secure this end will be pursued. Military power is the best means to secure this end: best way maximize power.
