PLSC 363 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Neoconservatism, Behavioralism, Populism
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Friday"s agenda: finish behavioralism, 19th century europe, one world rival theories, the 2 world wars. Populism direct contact w/ the people to give them what they want. Brexit europe is free now to negotiate its own deals. Anti-international sentiment brewing in england and america. Pros and cons large n studies vs. case studies. Pattern may be more widespread and easily seen in large n studies, however does not allow for as in-depth research as case studies, more focused on the mathematics. Usa & china is a hegemon with a rising challenger. One world, rival theories: realism, liberalism, constructivism. Realism is one of the most popular paradigms, influenced many policy makers. We live in an anarchic world in which states struggle for power. Anarchic = absence of a global enforcer, states count on their own resources for their survival. Power: seek power for survival, b/c it"s all that they can rely on, military power is most important.
