POL 2103 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Social Order, Humanitarian Intervention, Michel Foucault
7 Apr 2016
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Analyzes at bipolar level: bipolar reduces uncertainty. States can never be sure of other states" intentions. States have functions but vary in ability to perform function. International relations is governed by objective laws that have their roots in human nature. 2: interest definition unchanging. (anything that establishes/maintains power over another) # of great powers = polarity: political realism recognizes the inherent tension. Tools for state policy: military most effective but economic ties can be used too. Power configuration that produces the least amount of fear between great power. Rough balance of power between the two major states. Still has power gaps, just not as obvious as an aspiring hegemon. Balanced multipolarity: no potential hegemon, less fear, but more than bipolarity. As countries become more economical dependent on each other they are less likely to go to war with each other. Certainty leads to war (nr = peace) Only actions of great powers can shape entire system.
