POLSCI 160 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Diplomatic Recognition
24 Jan 2019
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Actor = person/group affect politics thru actions. Igos: across states (ex: un) vs. ngos: people, detached from state (ex: ai) Selection effect: you do what you can if you do not do x, implies you can not. Threats & promises to advance bargain position. Threats: effective by consequence or credibility : credibility: commitment device, persuasion. Audience costs, escalation: consequence: punishment (ex: sanctions), reward, force. Promises: broken b/c : leadership, capability, time inconsistency. Definition of state: defined territory, permanent population, gov"t control, diplomatic recognition. Reservation point = tipping point, settlement viewed as = to war, determined by : cost of war, military competence, value of issue. Incentive to misrepresent: exaggerate threats, lie about reservation point. Perceptions = likelihood actor assigns to uncertainty, determined by : past experience, current situation. Incentive to undermine deal: in : power, preference, situation. Believe opposition will undermine commitment problem. To pose security threat : hostile intentions, capable military. Challenger satisfied power peacefully, challenger dissatisfied war.
