PSC 1003 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Liberal Internationalism, Nuclear Warfare, Nuclear Proliferation
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Nuclear warfare in nk is threat to nonproliferation and tf global security. Possibility that north korea has nuclear weapons violates goals of the psi and makes for global insecurity. Security dilemma - once you have achieved sufficient buildup you. North korea surrounded on all sides by military power. In seeking one"s own security while improving your capability or forcing someone to improve theirs, you are actually creating more insecurity. Ex/ china and us - because of china"s increasing naval capabilities, the us has increased navy to counter. Liberal internationalism previously attractive as basis for defense against anti-liberal ideologies. After cold war victory, liberal internationalism functioned as unattractive blueprint for internal structuring of societies. This was because of globalization, resistance to capitalism. Trump first us president to reject liberal internationalism. Comparable in military strength, gdp, and population - ability to compete with. Distinguishing thing about them - they are non western powers.
