Political Science 2231E Study Guide - Final Guide: Security Dilemma, Centrism, Susan Strange

• School: Western University
• Department: Political Science
• Course: Political Science 2231E
• Professor: David Blair

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--> this draws states into a dynamic competitive relationship with other states called the. Statecraft and the national interest: although realism attempts to understand international politics through an objective (scientific) lens, it acknowledges the importance of statecraft, e. g. E. h. carr"s critique of the paris peace conference (1919-1920) where he said. Wishing" prevailed over thinking": by neglecting the power and importance of international politics the world was set on a course to further conflict, morgenthau"s 6 principles of political realism. Politics is governed by objective laws that have their roots in human nature. The key to understanding international politics is the concept of interest defined in terms of power. The forms and nature of state power will vary in time, place and context but the concept of interest remains consistent. Universal moral principles do not guide state behaviour, although this does not rule out awareness of the moral significance of political action.