DVM 1100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Statism, Lloyd Axworthy, Human Security

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: International Development and Globalization
• Course: DVM 1100
• Professor: Mahmoud Masaeli

Document Summary

Three moral incentives: realism: a timeless paradigm the realist perspective. Main assumption (sss the three s"s: security international system is anarchical and conflict prone, all states must pursue power to for security (survive) Can gain power and more power (political power, economic power) in order to survive states should maximize their power for ultimate security. More power = more security: statism. Sovereign states are the most important actors, are rational decision makers rights that are approved by the international community. Only sovereign states are actors in international development, there is no room for individuals. Everything depends on the realism of states: self-help. States must always be in a struggle for power to protect their citizens. Not under any obligation to help the poor of the world. Govt help themselves, they do not need to protect or stand up for you. Your right to help yourself and maximize your power, and help other citizens.