POLI 351 Study Guide - Weltpolitik, July Crisis, Appeasement
12 Dec 2012
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Ideational theories these do not provide a satisfying explanation for partisan disagreement over alignment. Societal debate about britain"s international strategy was the product of cleavages in its domestic political economy. Looking to also explain partisan government"s foreign policies. Supported the socialist ideologies of soviet russia and opposed the reactionary regime in germany. Felt little solidarity with the soviet regime, found bolsheviks as extremism, hostile to communists in england. Belief in market economics and political freedom was exact opposite to communism, yet they valued cooperation with the soviets just as much as the labours. Belief in equality, progressive institutions, social welfare - support for unemployment insurance, domestic reforms: ideals = collective security, advancement of international law. While they should have backed the french republic, they wanted harmonious relations with germany, (ideological affinity) Party of nationalism, tradition and hierarchy devotion to anglican.
