PCJ260Y1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: International Relations, Power Politics, Unobservable
14 Apr 2018
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12:00 pm: r. groom, (cid:373)paradigms in conflict: the strategist, the conflict researcher, and the peace researcher,(cid:374) review of international studies, 14 2 (1988), pp. Ir is concerned with inter-state relations states are dominant actors and function as clearly defined units. Hierarchy of states --> great powers control world. Each state seeks to dominate --> power politics. Balance of power creates semblance of stability / order. States are not cohesive, hierarchically organized --> government departments are often at odds, ngos can play a role. Problems occur at different levels and have different dimensions. Do not see ir as power politics vs. legitimized politics. Legitimized relationship = actor acting without coercion --> motivation. Cannot look only at behaviour but the structures around. If holders of political power do not control the economy, the leaders of the economy will overthrow political leaders. The strategic, the conflict researcher, and the peace researcher. Manipulation and application of threats to preserve / change the status quo.
