INR 2002 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Peace Of Westphalia, Peace And Conflict Studies, Power Transition Theory
13 Sep 2016
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Sun tzu- lived 2,000 years ago, advised the rulers of states how to survive in an era when war had become a systematic instrument of power for the first time. Thucydides- wrote an account of the peloponnesian war (431 - 404 b. c. ) focusing on relative power among the greek city-states. Machiavelli- urged princes to concentrate on expedient actions to stay in power, including the manipulation of the public and military alliances. Today the adjective machiavellian refers to excessively manipulate power maneuvers. Thomas hobbs- discussed the free-for-all that exists when government is absent and people seek their own self-interests. Leviathan- hobbes favored a strong monarchy, which is labeled this. Hans morgenthau- scholar that argued that international politics is governed by objective, universal laws based on national interests defined in terms of power (not psychological motives of decision makers) Neoconservatives- a conservative who advocates the assertive promotion of democracy and united states national interest in international affairs including through military means.
