POS 361 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Retail Park, Klemens Von Metternich, The Motto

• School: Kentucky State University
• Department: Political Science
• Course: POS 361
• Professor: Emmanuel Amadife

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Pos 361 mid-term review: realists/liberals/marxists: how do they differ? (chapter two): Theories provide an explanation of why things happen: realists: ir theory that emphasizes power and national interest. Ir: realism focuses on power, a much broader concept than just military force. Power consists of the economic, political, psychological, and military tools by which a gets b to do what a wants. Instead, realism is based on national interest (what is good for a country as a whole in international relations; often disputed): realism is tinged with amorality some say deep dyed. Both understood that a direct conflict could quickly turn nuclear, ending both the system and their dominance. They hated each other, but they were not reckless: multipolar: the world divided into many power centers, it would somewhat resemble the old balance-of-power system, but the blocs and major nations do not form new alliances. True, america is now the only military superpower, but economic and political factors limit its leadership.